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Denver Deaths Could Be Linked to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Denver, CO - Investigators say the deaths of two people inside a Denver home might be linked to carbon monoxide poisoning.John White, a spokesman for the Denver Police Department, says officers were called to the home in the southwestern part of the city Monday...

2 found dead on boat; carbon monoxide poisoning suspected

Portage, IN - Two people were found dead Friday in a boat docked at Marina Shores in Portage in what officials are investigating as a possible case of carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Porter County Coroner's office.Coroner Chuck Harris said the initial 911...

1 dead, 3 critical after carbon monoxide poisoning near Loxahatchee

Loxahatchee, FL - A woman is dead and three men were in critical condition after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator near Loxahatchee Thursday evening, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.Crews responded to an unknown medical call on the 6000...

Couple hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning in Hernando County

Brooksville, FL- A couple was hospitalized in Hernando County after using a generator near their home on Friday.Hernando County Fire Rescue and the City of Brooksville Fire Department responded to a medical call on Paul Drive.The caller reported she and her husband...

2 adults, 2 children suffer carbon monoxide poisoning in Hialeah

Hialeah, FL - Two adults and two children have been hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning, according to Hialeah Fire Rescue.Capt. Cesar Espinosa said at around 5:30 a.m. Friday the department responded to an apartment at 33 E 10th Street for a family with...

First N.C. death from Hurricane Irma confirmed

Charlotte, NC - A man who died of carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator in his N.C. mountain home is the first confirmed death in North Carolina related to Hurricane Irma., Gov. Roy Cooper said Friday.The man lived in the unincorporated community of Edneyville in...

Florida couple hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning

Stuart, FL - A Stuart couple was hospitalized this week after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning while running a generator in their home, according to the Martin County Health Department.The couple was brought to a hospital Tuesday after complaining of shortness of...

Multiple people transported with carbon monoxide poisoning

Alm Beach County, FL - Multiple people were transported to local hospitals for treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning Wednesday, according to Teri Barbera with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.Deputies responded to a residence in Western Palm Beach County...

Leaking natural gas causes small explosion in apartment

Watertown, SD - A leaky natural gas line caused a small explosion in a Watertown apartment Tuesday, according to a report from Watertown Fire Rescue.WFR said their crews received a call at 6:34 p.m. about a gas leak in an apartment at 303 5th St. SE. Tenants informed...

1 dead, 3 treated for carbon monoxide poisoning in Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL - A woman was killed and three others were hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning in Daytona Beach after a generator was used inside their house in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, authorities said.The Daytona Beach Fire Department said it was...

Sumter Man Dies While Using Generator in Home

Sumter, SC - Sumter authorities say a man died from carbon monoxide poisoning while running his generator when he didn't have power.Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker confirmed Tuesday that 54-year-old Williams McBride died at his home.According to Baker, McBride had...