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Two killed in house blast
Damascus Township, PA - A tranquil, riverfront community was rocked after a house exploded Sunday night, killing a couple in their 70s.A reported propane gas explosion leveled the two-story wooden structure on the banks of the Upper Delaware River shortly after 10...
Carbon monoxide scare sends 2 employees to hospital
Burrillville, RI - Two employees were taken to the hospital following an apparent carbon monoxide scare in Burillville.The incident happened at Family Dentistry on Main Street just after 10 a.m. Monday.According to police, gas fumes from a snow blower in the basement...
Explosion levels Hazel Crest Home
Hazel Crest, IL - A house explosion in south suburban Hazel Crest leveled a home and sent debris flying onto nearby roofs, officials said.The explosion occurred near Orchard Ridge Avenue and 169th Street around 2:30 a.m. Sunday."My grandson, he was in the bed sleeping...
Dayton Neighborhood Calling For Cleanup Following House Explosion
Dayton, OH - Some Dayton residents say they are fed up with a huge pile of debris that is still in the neighborhood after a natural gas explosion leveled a homeback in April.The blast was so strong another home right beside it had to be torn down too.The home at 515...
Deaths attributed to carbon monoxide
Spotsylvania County, PA -Two men found dead in a Spotsylvania County home earlier this week died from carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities said.According to Sheriff's Capt. Troy Skebo, deputies were sent to the 2100 block of Kaiser Drive shortly before 11 a.m....
CO scare sends 2 to hospital in Longmont
Longmont, CO - Poor ventilation in a garage near 17th Avenue and Main Street caused a build up of carbon monoxide and sent two men to Longmont United Hospital on Thursday afternoon, police said.Sgt. Todd Chambers said the brown, cinder-block garage at 641 17th Ave. is...
Motorhome propane tank explodes south of Pittsburg; injures one
Crawford County, KS - On June 3, 2014 at 8:16 p.m., Crawford County dispatch was notified by Pittsburg Police of an explosion and fire at 1282 S. 220 Street south of Pittsburg.A neighbor advised deputies that Mark McAtee, 26 of rural Girard, came to the door needing...
Water Heater Causes Carbon Monoxide Leak At Rockville Pike Condo
Bethesda, MD - Firefighters evacuated residents of the 17-story Forum Condominium on Tuesday morning after a carbon monoxide leak from a malfunctioning water heater.MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer reported the evacuation of the North Bethesda building (11801...
Dunkin’ Donuts patron sounds carbon monoxide alarm
Carle Place, NY - A Dunkin' Donuts customer looking for a morning cup of coffee was in the right place at the right time with the right equipment.Authorities say an ambulance technician wearing a carbon monoxide detector entered the store in Carle Place, New York, at...
Experts: Propane a possible cause of home explosion
Victoria, TX - Although authorities say it's too soon to know what caused a home near Victoria to explode, some experts say signs point to propane used to heat the home.From what they've heard, read and seen, some attorneys familiar with such cases said they think a...