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USACE Galveston District urges safety over July 4th holiday
Galveston, TX - As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District prepares for a busy Fourth of July (a holiday known for drinking and boating and deadly accidents), the district urges the public to put safety first and become water aware when participating in...
Worcester family hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning
Worcester, MA - WORCESTER Three Worcester residents were hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning after a man found his parents unconscious inside their Donna Road home, according to the Worcester Fire Department.Firefighters were called to the scene at 8 Donna...
Cause of natural gas buildup being investigated
Garden City, KS - The cause of a house explosion that killed a boy and injured two others on Saturday has been ruled a gas explosion."Through the investigation, it was determined that the explosion was due to a concentration of natural gas," Garden City Fire...
Natural gas leak blamed for explosion at Shell station in Cranston
Cranston, RI - A natural gas leak is to blame for a small explosion at a Shell gas station in Cranston.It happened just after 11 a.m. at the station on Pontiac Avenue around the area of the car wash.No injuries were reported.According to National Grid, a natural gas...
Man, Missing Woman Found Dead Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Chicago, IL - A young mother who had been missing since Monday was found dead in a Garfield Park garage on Thursday, along with a 31-year-old man. Authorities said they died from carbon monoxide poisoning.Nicolette Medina, 25, and Marco Acevedo, 31, were found dead...
Police suspect carbon monoxide to blame for 2 deaths
Colonie, NY - Police in Colonie say two people are dead and they suspect carbon monoxide is to blame.Police say John Lamena, 77 and Palma Nero, 82, were found dead at their 3 Dove St. home in Latham.Police say co-workers of one of the victims called police after she...
Propane explosion sends 2 to hospital
Ogunquit, ME - An explosion rocked a restaurant at 414 Main St. in Ogunquit on Tuesday morning, police said.One of the victims is in critical condition.According to the fire chief and the state fire marshal, propane ignited inside the restaurant as two employees were...
Seven to hospital after carbon monoxide leak at ice rink
Las Vegas, NV - A Zamboni ice preparation machine apparently leaking carbon monoxide caused several people to become sick this morning at Las Vegas Ice Center on the west side of the valley.A call from the rink was made at 10:07 a.m. Sunday. Clark County Fire...
Buildup of propane gas causes explosion, one airlifted
Cabarrus County, NC - Fire crews responded to a call at the 8200 block of Malibu Road around 3:36 a.m. Saturday.Mt. Pleasant crews arrived first to find the resident of the home outside with extensive burns, and said his injuries were critical.Cabarrus County...
House explosion likely caused by natural gas
Thornton, CO - Fire investigators resumed their investigation into the house explosion on Monroe Drive. Officials say they had to stop their investigation on Friday because of fears of asbestos. Investigators say they will likely wear masks and hazmat suits for the...