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Nebraska could require carbon monoxide detectors in homes
Lincoln, NE - An increase in carbon monoxide poisoning calls last year could prompt Nebraska lawmakers to require alarms in houses and apartments.A bill set for a legislative hearing this week would add Nebraska to a growing list of states that require the devices in...
EMS: 7 people treated for exposure to carbon monoxide in SW Austin
Austin, TX - Seven members of a family, including 5 children, were evaluated for carbon monoxide poisoning in a Southwest Austin home Saturday morning, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.EMS responded to reports of a family's exposure to carbon monoxide in a...
Austin man dies in fish house from carbon monoxide poisoning
Waseca, MN - An Austin man was found dead in his fish house on Clear Lake in Waseca Thursday afternoon, the Waseca County Sheriff's Office said.William Blom, 41, died of accidental carbon monoxide poising, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office....
MFD: Gas leak causes explosion, fire at Midkiff Road building
Midland, TX - The explosion and subsequent fire earlier this month at a building on South Midkiff Road was believed to be caused by a natural gas leak, according to the Midland Fire Department.The investigation into the fire that occurred about 10 a.m. Jan. 9 revealed...
Sheriff: Two in Muskingum County died of carbon monoxide
Muskingum County, OH - An autopsy has revealed that two people found dead in Muskingum County on Tuesday were victims of carbon monoxide poisoning.Muskingum County Sheriff Matt Lutz said today that an autopsy, performed on the male victim identified today as Thomas A....
Carbon monoxide poisoning likely caused Meeker Co. death
Greenleaf Township, MN - Sheriff's officials say carbon monoxide likely caused the death of a 27-year-old man in Meeker County.A 21-year-old woman in the Greenleaf Township residence also suffered the effects of carbon monoxide, but survived. She was taken to Meeker...
15 people at Vermillion business treated for carbon monoxide
Vermillion, SD - Fifteen people were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning after an incident at a Vermillion business.Authorities said they think a forklift being used in a warehouse area at the Alleviant was to blame for the release of the toxic gas Wednesday...
Two die from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
Lucerne Valley, CA - LUCERNE VALLEY Authorities said two people died Thursday morning from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning after a generator was found running in their garage.San Bernardino County Fire Department spokeswoman Tracey Martinez said that a woman...
2 flee as natural gas explosion sparks fire at Parkland home
Parkland, WA - Two people fled to safety Wednesday morning after a natural gas explosion and fire at a Parkland home rocked the neighborhood. Officials said the damage could easily havebeen much worse for other homes and a nearby school.The massive explosion hit just...
Mother, daughter taken to hospital after carbon monoxide leak
Quincy, IL -A mother and her young daughter were taken to the hospital Monday after a carbon monoxide leak in their home.Firefighters responded to 520 North 20th Street in Quincy around 10:45 a.m. when carbon monoxide detectors went off in the home.Lt. Eric Smith said...