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LFR evacuates West Lubbock hotel after reports of carbon monoxide exposure
Lubbock, TX – Lubbock Fire Rescue was on scene at a West Lubbock hotel on Tuesday after reports of a commercial alarm down but escalated to an emergency after reports of carbon monoxide. At approximately 12:36 p.m., LFR responded to the Comfort Suites, 4927 Marsha...
3 family members hospitalized after carbon monoxide poisoning at Mesa home
Mesa, AZ -- Three family members had to be taken to the hospital Saturday night after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning at their Mesa home. The incident was initially called out as a possible drowning, but was later determined to be a hazmat situation. Mesa fire...
Five evaluated after carbon monoxide leak in Marion home
Marion, IA — Five people were taken to the hospital to be checked out after a carbon monoxide leak was found in their home. First responders were called to 2390 27th Street in Marion just before 8:30 Tuesday morning and confirmed high levels of carbon monoxide in the...
Neighbor rescues man after home explosion and fire, officials say
San Antonio, TX — A man is in the hospital with extensive burns after a natural gas explosion destroyed a home on the southeast side, the San Antonio Fire Department said. The explosion happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday at a home on East Highland Avenue. Residents said...
Man dies of carbon monoxide poisoning after working on furnace in Des Moines garage
Des Moines, IA - One person died Friday morning of carbon monoxide poisoning at a Des Moines home because of an issue with a furnace in a garage, authorities say. Two men were working on a car in a garage in the 400 block of Hull Avenue late into the night Thursday,...
Woman taken to hospital following carbon monoxide exposure in Miami
Miami, FL - A woman had to be taken to the hospital after being exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide in Miami. City of Miami Fire Rescue units first responded to the scene along the 3400 block of Northwest 36th Street, at around 1:30 p.m., Friday. According to...
Patrol IDs Boat Explosion Victims, PWC Riders Fishtail Flames Before Emergency Crew Arrive
Lake of the Ozarks, MO - A boat exploded after refueling near the Grand Glaize Bridge on Saturday, and authorities have released the name of the man who was killed and the three boaters injured. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 53-year-old Shawn...
1 adult, 1 child injured in carbon monoxide incident in Reynoldsburg
Reynoldsburg, OH — Two people were taken to the hospital following a carbon monoxide incident in Reynoldsburg on Tuesday. The Columbus Division of Fire responding to a report of carbon monoxide in the 6000 block of Gemstar Road. One person was taken to Grant Medical...
Explosion that damaged south Indianapolis car wash caused by natural gas leak
Indianapolis, IN - Investigators think a natural gas leak caused an explosion and fire that damaged a south side car wash Friday night. The explosion was heard at Brad's Car Wash on Shelby Street shortly after 9 p.m. More than a dozen units from Indianapolis and...
3 people, 3 dogs found dead in Story County mobile home park
Collins, IA - Authorities launched a death investigation Tuesday after three people died at a mobile home park in Collins. The Story County Sheriff’s Department said it conducted a welfare check at Cole Village Trailer Park around 8:30 a.m. Upon arrival, authorities...
3 hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning in northeast Lincoln
Lincoln, NE - Lincoln Police say three people were sent to the hospital early this morning after suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. LPD says that University Police and LFR were responding to a woman who was ‘incoherent’ and indicated she had come from a...
Man severely burned in house explosion: Edward Hahn drove himself to fire station
Mapleton, MN - A man is in a hospital with serious burns after a suspected house explosion south of Mapleton Tuesday afternoon. Edward Hahn drove himself to the Mapleton Fire Station and was airlifted to a Twin Cities hospital with burns. First-responders then found...
Strasburg family safe after nighttime emergency
Strasburg, OH - Matt and Melanie Neidenthal have reasons to be thankful. The fact that the family is safe is at the top of the list. The Neidenthal family was expecting to celebrate Matt’s 53rd birthday on April 1. Instead, most of the family was taken by ambulance to...
Woman dies after carbon monoxide exposure from stove on Sunday
Washington, DC — Fire officials said a woman is dead after being exposed to carbon monoxide on Sunday morning. D.C. Fire and EMS were called just before 9:45 a.m. to the 100 block of Kenilworth Avenue in Northeast for a medical emergency. Once on scene, first...
3 people severely burned during propane tank explosion near Manor
Travis County, TX — The explosion of a propane tank on Thursday night resulted in the severe burn injuries of three people near Manor. Austin-Travis County EMS and local fire and police departments responded to the scene in the 11400 block of Austex Acres Lane around...