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Gas explosion blows out windows of Upper West Side gym; building was already evacuated
New York, NY - An electrical fire and gas leak led to a blast that shattered the windows of an Upper West Side gym Sunday night, FDNY officials said.Firefighters had already cleared out the Equinox gym building on Broadway near W. 92nd St. when an explosion blew out...
Man dead, woman hospitalized after possible carbon monoxide poisoning
Roxbury Township, NJ - Authorities in Roxbury Township are currently investigating the death of a man after finding elevated levels of carbon monoxide in his home.Roxbury Police were called to a home on Pleasant Hill Road shortly after 4 p.m. for a report of an...
St. Paul house explosion brings onlookers
St. Paul, MN - The one block on Payne Avenue in St. Paul where the house explosion took place was quiet Saturday morning, as residents from the block have been displaced from their condemned homes.However, that did not stop several onlookers from coming by to see what...
3 hospitalized after carbon monoxide exposure
Omaha, NE - Three people were taken in serious condition to a hospital after a reported carbon monoxide exposure Friday near I Street and 121st Plaza.Officers were called around 1 p.m. to the scene at a Ford Storage building.The three victims were taken to Nebraska...
Eight overcome by carbon monoxide after barbeque used for heat
Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas authorities say eight people were overcome by carbon monoxide and taken to a hospital Friday after a barbeque was used inside an apartment for heat.Las Vegas Fire & Rescue said in a Twitter post that the victims include adults and children...
3 Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Leak At Senior Living Center
Bay Shore, NY - Three people were hospitalized after a carbon monoxide leak was reported at a Bay Shore senior living center early Thanksgiving morning.The incident was reported at the Atria Senior Living Center 53 Ocean Avenue at about 4:18 a.m. after at least 4...
‘I didn’t know what was happening’: Family almost died from carbon monoxide poisoning
Scott City, KS - It is silent but deadly. One family shares their story of how they almost died from carbon monoxide poisoning in hopes it can save others this holiday season.Because you don't smell it. You don't taste it. You don't know that you actually have the...
Man Possibly Died From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Roswell
Roswell, GA - A young man's death from possible carbon monoxide poisoning earlier this month in Roswell has officials sounding the alarm about the dangers of this odorless gas.The Fire Department responded on Nov. 10 to a call of a medical emergency at a home on...
Man killed, woman hospitalized after possible carbon monoxide exposure
Brecknock, Township, PA - A man is dead after being overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning in Brecknock Township Wednesday morning.Police and firefighters in Brecknock Township responded to a home on Gill Road after a woman called 911 saying she felt lightheaded.The...
Providence carbon monoxide incident sends 5 to hospital
Providence, RI - Several people are recovering after a carbon monoxide leak at a Providence apartment building.First responders were called just after 7:30 a.m. Wednesday to 31 Roger Williams Green, which is located in the University Heights complex off North Main...
Victim in burn unit following natural gas explosion
Goshen, IN - A natural gas explosion put a Goshen man in the hospital with burns and heavily damaged his house Monday.Goshen's Assistant Fire Chief Mike Happer said there was a natural gas explosion at the house at 205 W. Wilkinson Ave. around 4 p.m., and fire...
‘The house imploded on us:’ Couple survives explosion at their Heather Gardens duplex
Denver, CO - A little after 4 p.m. on Friday, Jo Ann Greer said a neighbor knocked on her door. She had a warning about a gas leak at Country Place 4 in the Heather Gardens community where they both lived.About an hour later, her home exploded.It was like everything...
Leonard Home Explosion: No injuries reported, fire officials continue investigation
Bixby, OK - First responders were at the scene of a home explosion in Leonard, near Bixby, Monday night.It happened around East 168th Street and South 157th East Ave. Fire officials said they first received reports about the explosion at 6:30 p.m. When Bixby...
29 Inmates Taken to the Hospital for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Arkadelphia, AR - Clark County Sheriff Jason Watson says they're still searching for answers after 29 inmates and two employees were taken to the hospital for carbon monoxide poisoning."It is a very scary thing that happened," says Sheriff Watson."We had multiple...
Fireplace explodes in home of Bullard disabled veteran
Bullard, TX- Imagine saving up and finally being able to buy your dream home. And then, five months later, tragedy strikes."We checked everything with soapy water, no leaks," said Robert Quakes, a disabled veteran. "We turned the fireplace on, got it running, it was...