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Elderly Housing Evacuated in Lakeville Due to High Carbon Monoxide Levels
Lakeville, MA - Residents of a Lakeville, Massachusetts, elderly housing facility were temporarily evacuated Saturday morning due to high carbon monoxide levels, the Lakeville Fire Department said. Lakeville firefighters responded to a report of carbon monoxide alarm...
Home Explosion Injures 2 In Lincoln County
Lincoln County, WI - Authorities in Lincoln County say two people were severely injured in a Monday afternoon home explosion. Their medical conditions are unknown, and their names haven’t been released. Two medical helicopters and multiple rescue crews were called to...
Downstate man hospitalized with ‘flash burns’ after propane explosion in Osceola County
Osceola County, MI — A propane explosion Tuesday evening sent a downstate man to the hospital and destroyed his camper. Firefighters from Marion and Tustin fire departments responded to Cadillac Woods Campground on M-115 just across the Wexford/Osceola County border...
Cause of home explosion linked to furnance, 2 injured
Lincoln County, WI - The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department said two people were injured Monday when attempting to ignite a furnace, resulting in an explosion. It happened around 3:30 p.m. at home on County Road X in the town of Schley. According to a news release, ...
House explodes, 1 missing
Chickasaw, OH - First responders searched through debris for a missing woman Sunday evening after an explosion destroyed one house and damaged a neighboring one. Dark plumes of smoke could be seen for miles after a house at 3751 County Road 716A erupted around 6 p.m.,...
4 taken to hospital after “Carbon Monoxide incident” at Hermitage
Nashville, TN - Four people were taken to the hospital after "a suspected Carbon Monoxide incident" at the Hermitage on Monday morning. The incident happened at the home of the seventh President Andrew Jackson. Three people were initially taken to the hospital after...
Gasoline fumes in engine compartment cause Stamford Harbor fire
Stamford, CT — Fire officials say the blaze that destroyed four boats and Capt. John’s Tiki hut in the Stamford harbor Saturday — causing well over $500,000 in damage — stems from a dangerous design problem found in many motorboats. Just before 3:35 p.m. Chief Fire...
Propane explosion destroys Monroe County home
Coolbaugh Township, PA — A propane leak caused an explosion and fire that destroyed a Monroe County home Sunday afternoon, officials said. The homeowners were at work and escaped injury, Coolbaugh Township fire Chief Bill Weimer Jr. said. Firefighters were called to...
One person dead after house explosion on Rockford’s south side, officials say
Rockford, IL — Around 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, several crews were called to the 2800 block of Lapey Street for a building explosion. Fire officials confirmed that one person has died as a result of the explosion. Two people are still being treated for serious injuries...
Authorities investigating natural gas explosion in Monroe
Monroe, LA — Authorities say there was a Natural Gas leak that caused an explosion at a house in the 1600 block of S. 2nd St. in Monroe. Officials say windows were blown out and there was one person in the house who was able to get out unharmed. The cause of the leak...