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House Explosion in Northern Kentucky Injures 2
Alexandria, KY - Authorities say one home was flattened and a few others were damaged in a late-night explosion that injured two people and was felt for miles away.Alexandria Fire Department Captain Keith Hamman told The Kentucky Enquirer he lives three miles from the...
Police identify woman hurt in propane tank explosion
Suffolk, NY - A residential home explosion that leveled a residence in Brentwood Sunday evening left a woman hospitalized in the Intensive Care Unit at Stony Brook University Hospital, Suffolk County police said.Police identified the victim as Ryan Flanagan, 24, and...
Carbon Monoxide in Home Leaves Md. Woman in Serious Condition
Beltsville, MD - A Prince George's County woman is in serious condition and her dog is dead after fire officials say a malfunctioning natural gas water heater caused high amounts of carbon monoxide in her home.Mark Brady, a spokesman for the Prince George's County...
Man severely burned in propane explosion
New Castle, PA - An explosion knocked a garage off its foundations and seriously injured a man Sunday night.The victim identified by a family member as Francis Owens sustained third degree burns on some of his body, according to the same relative.New Castle...
Fire damages Canton offices of Norfolk district attorney
Canton, MA - A natural gas explosion and fire officials say was triggered by falling ice has damaged a building housing offices of the Norfolk County District Attorney.Fire officials in Canton said the fire broke out just before 2 a.m. Sunday in an outside gas meter...
Boiler Blamed For Smoky Park Ave. Incident
Rochester, NY - City firefighters said a malfunctioning boiler created a carbon monoxide buildup at a three-unit house at 31 Park Ave. around 3 p.m. Saturday.Firefighters ventilated the two-story house, which was enveloped in smoke. People were said to be home at the...
Man badly burned by propane heater fireRead more at: http://www.monroenews.com/news/2015/feb/21/man-badly-burned-propane-heater-fire/
Monroe County, MI - A man was injured seriously with burns on his face and hands after a propane heater exploded about 7:30 p.m. at a home in the 800 block of W. Eighth St.The victim was taken to St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, where he was expected to be...
Hickory Hills fined $2 million for safety violations in deadly mobile home explosion
Bath, PA - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has leveled its maximum fine of $2 million against a Moore Township mobile home park operator for safety violations discovered after a deadly explosion last year.William Neith died Feb. 14, 2014, when his home at...
Two people taken to hospital due to possible carbon monoxide symptoms
Alice, TX - Two people were transported to local hospital Friday about 2:15 p.m. after complaining of symptoms due to possible carbon monoxide, fire officials said.Alice firemen arrived at the scene of Texas Boulevard and Sain Drive to check out a possible carbon...
Trucker dies from carbon monoxide poisoning
Hope, AR - HOPE Carbon monoxide poisoning has been ruled as the cause of death of Anthony Azlin, 44, of Etta, MS.According to a release from the Hempstead County Sheriff's Office, the sheriff's department was notified Friday, Feb. 20, about the cause of death.When...