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1 treated following high CO levels at West Side apartment building
Chicago, IL- One person was being treated after firefighters responded to a carbon monoxide leak at a small South Austin neighborhood apartment building, officials said.Crews were called to the building in the 5000 block of West Maypole Avenue about 8 p.m. After...
Man dead possibly after carbon monoxide poisoning
Milwaukee, WI - The medical examiner's office responded to a death west of downtown Tuesday night.Police said the victim was a 55-year-old man, WITI reports. It is believed he died because of high carbon monoxide levels, which were caused by a faulty stove.A family...
After Four Gas Explosions, City Offers Piecemeal Responses
New York, NY - In the past year-and-a-half the city has had four gas explosions killing 12 people total. The most recent explosion in Borough Park, Brooklyn is still under investigation, but officials believe an improperly removed stove may have caused the blast.After...
Three hospitalized in Meriden after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning in home
Meriden, CT - An adult and two children were hospitalized Tuesday after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning in a Meridian Street home, according to Fire Marshal Steve Trella.About 11:24 a.m., Engine 2 responded to a medical emergency at 81 Meridian St., a...
89-year-old dies in Baldwin Borough home from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning
Pittsburgh, PA - An 89-year-old died today of an apparent accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in his Baldwin Borough home, the police chief there said.A car parked in the home's garage was out of gas, and its key was the "on" position, Chief Michael Scott said."The...
ABC News Investigation: Keyless Ignition Systems Linked to Carbon Monoxide Deaths
Los Angeles, CA - A keyless ignition is that push button in your car that starts the engine instead of turning a key. It's a feature that's standard equipment on many new vehicles, but consumer safety advocates say keyless ignitions could pose a danger if you walk...
Woman Killed In Borough Park House Explosion; Natural Gas Suspected
New York, NY - NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) Officials suspect a recently disconnected stove may have caused an apparent gas explosion Saturday that killed a woman and injured three others in Brooklyn.The blast happened around 1 p.m. on the second floor of the building,...
Multiple Injuries in Explosion at Sunny Isles Beach High-Rise Building
Sunny Isles Beach, FL - Four people were injuredand more than 100 firefighters responded after an explosion on the top floor at a high-rise condo building in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Friday.The incident happened just before noon at the Chateau Beach Residences at...
Carbon monoxide detected in woman’s Eureka Gardens apartment
Jacksonville, FL - Friday marked the first day of inspections at Eureka Gardens, and tenants hope all the attention will bring about real change.One tenant, Telicia Wright, had potentially deadly fumes slowly filling her home until Friday, and she's thanking leaders...
Carbon monoxide poisoning suspected in Bradenton woman’s death
Bradenton, FL - A woman was found dead Monday evening inside her garage in Bradenton.Deputies said Tracy Hamilton, 45, of Bradenton may have died of carbon monoxide poisoning in her garage located in the 6300 block of 11th St Ct E.Family members believe Hamilton left...