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Looking at the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning while boating

Cleveland, OH — The 4th of July weekend draws boaters to the water in droves, all hoping to enjoy themselves and take in the fresh air. However, sometimes that air can be a problem. “Unfortunately, because you are out in the open, people are lulled into a false sense...

1 injured in natural gas explosion at home on Eighth Street in Rockford

Rockford, IL  — A two-family house on the city’s far south side was destroyed during a natural gas explosion Saturday. The cause of the blast hasn’t been determined, according to Rockford Fire Department Investigator John McGee. “We just had a gas leak in the basement...

Best carbon monoxide detectors

Carbon monoxide detectors Chicago, IL - Many homeowners easily see the value of installing a burglar alarm or a smoke detector. A burglar could steal thousands of dollars in personal property, and a fire could destroy the entire structure. However, there is another...

6 suffer injuries in boat explosion at Lake of the Ozarks

Sunrise Beach, MO — Five people from Nebraska were seriously injured when a boat exploded Tuesday at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the explosion happened near Sunrise Beach. The boat was docked when a mechanical failure...

‘Dangerous’ Carbon Monoxide Leak At JFK Hotel Hurts 1: FDNY

New York, NY — One EMS member was hurt while evacuating a hotel by John F. Kennedy International Airport amid a carbon monoxide leak, according to the FDNY. At around 9:53 a.m. fire officials said that everyone in the 9-story Crown Plaza Hotel, located at 138-10 135th...

Neighbors remember couple killed in Berne house explosion

Berne, NY  — A couple who were well-known and beloved in this rural community were killed following a massive explosion that leveled their home Friday night. Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple confirmed late Saturday morning that Victor and Lois Porlier, ages 83 and...