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23 injured after explosion reported in Plantation
Plantation, FL - A total of 23 people were injured Saturday during an explosion at a shopping center in Plantation, authorities confirmed.Plantation Fire Department Deputy Chief Joel Gordon said two people suffered serious injuries in the blast that was reported just...
Boat catches on fire, explodes at John’s Pass
Pinellas County, FL - Pinellas County Fire Rescue, The US Coast Guard, Pinellas County Sheriff's Deputies and Florida Fish and Wildlife worked to put out a boat that was on fire at John's Pass, off Treasure Island and Madeira Beach. FWC officials said two people were...
Two Found Dead On Houseboat Near Ski Beach, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Suspected
Stockton, CA - A man and woman were found dead on a houseboat Friday morning around 4 a.m., according to the San Joaquin County Sheriffs spokesperson Andrea Lopez.Lopez said the Sheriffs department received a call from a woman who was traveling with pair, saying she...
Short Pump store manager treated for carbon monoxide poisoning during evacuation
Henrico County, VA -carbon monoxide leak that forced the evacuation of approximately 15 stores at Short Pump Town Center also injured at least two employees.A Henrico Fire spokesperson confirmed alarms indicating elevated levels of carbon monoxide prompted the...
Ballantyne home explosion caused by interior gas leak, officials say
Charolette, NC - Investigators said Wednesday that a home explosion in Charlottes Ballantyne neighborhood that left a woman dead and her husband seriously injured Tuesday was caused by an interior gas leak.The explosion happened before 2 p.m. at a home on James Jack...
Explosion shakes Galt neighborhood
Galt, CA - A loud explosion was heard across several Galt neighborhoods Monday night, July 1, later to be located from a home on the 200 block of Lois Avenue on the west side of Galt.Emergency personnel from both Galt Police and Cosumnes Fire Department (CSD) were...
Report On Flooding Turns Into Carbon Monoxide Rescue
Red Cliff, CO -They call it the silent killer.Covering news for more than a decade, Ive done countless stories on the devastating impacts of carbon monoxide poisoning, until Monday afternoon, I had never seen what it can do up close.It was an hour before our live...
Experts warn boaters of carbon monoxide dangers
Mt Pleasant, SC - Experts are warning boaters to be vigilant of carbon monoxide poisoning during the July 4th holiday."It creeps up on you because carbon monoxide in general is hard to detect," said Christina Derinzo, a carbon monoxide education outreach...
8 Sickened by Carbon Monoxide in Westchester County Deli, Fire Department Says
Westchester County, NY - According to the fire department, they were exposed for two to three hours.ConEd and the propane company of the deli are currently evaluating the building, according to the fire department.No other information was immediately clear.
Palmetto Poison Center wants to remind the public of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning while boating
Colombia, SC - With summer heating up, and more people heading to the lake, the Palmetto Poison Center wants boaters to be aware of the danger of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.Because carbon monoxide can't been seen, tasted, or smelled, the Palmetto Poison Center...
Two injured in boat explosion on Keuka Lake
Hammondsport, NY - Two people are recovering after their boat exploded on Keuka Lake, Saturday afternoon.The Steuben County Sheriff's Office tells us a male and female passenger from Batavia were in the area, for the Annual Wine Country Classic Boat Show.Sheriff Jim...
Marion assisted living facility evacuated after carbon monoxide leak
Marion, IA - Residents and staff at Village Ridge Assisted Living Facility had to be evacuated after a carbon monoxide leak on Monday morning.At approximately 7:57 a.m., Village Ridge staff alerted the Marion Fire Department after a carbon monoxide alarm went off at...
2 deaths in Asheville Best Western being investigated as carbon monoxide poisoning
Asheville, NC - Police are investigating carbon monoxide poisoning as the culprit behind two deaths in Asheville's Best Western hotel this month.On June 9, Jacob Galloway, 28, and James Landreth, 39, were found dead in room 244 of the Best Western hotel on Tunnel...
Carbon monoxide sends family to hospital
Little Rock, AR - A family of four was transported to a local hospital Thursday reportedly due to carbon monoxide poisoning, Piney Fire Chief Scott Miser said.The source of the carbon monoxide was under investigation, Miser said. The incident occurred at 104 Hamilton...
4 suffer carbon monoxide poisoning after Lexus left running in garage
Orange County, FL - Four Orange County residents were taken to a hospital Tuesday morning for carbon monoxide poisoning, fire officials said.The incident was reported around 5:30 a.m. at a home in the 15000 block of Stonebriar Way, east of the University of Central...