Chatham, VA – “Federal investigators say carbon monoxide was likely to blame for a fatal airplane crash last year in Pittsylvania County. The Federal Aviation Administration this weekend released their final report on the February 1, 2022 crash east of Danville. It concludes the pilot was impaired due to carbon monoxide that came into the […]
The Yomiuri Shimbun 16:31 JST, October 8, 2023 Police have arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of killing the head priest of a temple in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, by burning a large amount of charcoal briquettes in the temple’s ossuary in July, authorities said. Shinomasa Otani, the head priest of Genshoji temple, died of […]
LENEXA, Kan. — Officials have released more information Thursday in a Shawnee Mission teacher’s death. Shawnee Mission North teacher Kenna Kobin died last Friday from carbon monoxide poisoning. Her wife, Katie Kobin, is currently hospitalized. When the two didn’t show up to work Friday, police responded to their home for a welfare check and firefighters found […]
Oct 4, 2023—Klamath Falls, Oregon. Yesterday, Oct. 3rd, just after 11 am, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms sounded inside at the Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Center (HOTC) of Southern Oregon and Klamath Falls Head Start (KFHS), located in the Town & Country Shopping Center, at 3810 South Sixth Street. The source of the Carbon Monoxide (CO) fumes was found to […]
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Several Lincoln Fire & Rescue crews responded to a gas leak at the Kindler Hotel on Tuesday. Crews were sent to the hotel near 11th and P streets around 3:20 p.m. on a fire alarm call. LFR Battalion Chief Jeremy Gegg said it turned out to be a gas leak, and […]
“I had taken my detector down — my carbon monoxide detector — down in the garage because it kept beeping. That’s what it’s supposed to do. But I had gotten a new water heater…” KIX Guitarist BRIAN FORSYTHE: I Suffered A ‘Ministroke As A Result Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning’ – BLABBERMOUTH.NET
Brighton, MI – “I just knew I had to someone call 911. So, I actually used our Alexa in the bedroom to call, and then was able to grab a phone off the bed by crawling over to it,” she recalled. Unbeknownst to her and her family at the time, they were being poisoned by […]
MADISON, Wis. — The second time was the charm for first responders searching for the cause of elevated carbon monoxide readings at a multi-unit home in Madison early Monday morning. Firefighters responded to a report of a carbon monoxide alarm sounding at the home in the 900 block of East Johnson Street around 2 a.m. […]
MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) – Family said a Wichita area man is grieving after his pregnant wife and two of his sons died from what the family said was carbon monoxide poisoning. Now, community members are stepping up to help Jason Richey and his surviving 3-year-old son. Felicia Richey and her two older sons, Tison and […]
Coventry, VT – “The affected students and adult had been in a classroom closest to an outside construction site on the school property. While heavy machinery was running outside, air conditioning was running inside the building, pulling outside air in…It’s likely that the carbon monoxide came from the operation of the heavy equipment.” Carbon […]
Aqua Pacific Inn – Santa Cruz, CA SANTA CRUZ — A local hotel’s guests were rushed to an area hospital late Saturday night for treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning, authorities said. Responding to a report of occupants in medical distress shortly after 11 p.m. at the Ocean Street business, Santa Cruz firefighters investigated what they […]
Story #2 in our CO Experience Project series On August 23, 2017, they left their home near Fort Worth and traveled to the Texas panhandle region for a family event. They checked into a Best Western in the town of Perryton and settled into Room 217, likely anticipating a normal, routine overnight hotel stay. However, […]
“But what building codes become law in the U.S. depends on state and local governments, resulting in a confusing patchwork. A 2020 FEMA study found that 65 percent of counties, cities and towns across the country have not adopted the most recent building codes and that 30 percent of new construction is happening in places […]
Kentucky – Campbellsville Fire & Rescue Carbon Monoxide Incident Green River Lake 9-3-2023 Call Received 0837 On Scene 0850 Control 0855 Leaving Scene 0931 Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a carbon monoxide incident on a house boat on Green River Lake in a remote area. Upon arrival, firefighters found a pontoon boat […]
https://ulse.org/news/lifesaving-alternative-will-support-hotels-restaurants-warning-carbon-monoxide Press Release August 23, 2023 Lifesaving Alternative Will Support Hotels, Restaurants in Warning of Carbon Monoxide CO Alarm Standard Updated to Support Small Businesses in Stopping Tragedies Washington, D.C. (August 23, 2023) – Today, UL Standards & Engagement published its updated standard for carbon monoxide alarms — UL 2034, Single and Multiple Station Carbon Monoxide […]
North Carolina – “…the leak was identified after some residents of Barger-Zartman Residence Hall said they were experiencing symptoms aligned with increasing levels of carbon (monoxide). The leak was later confirmed in the boiler room of the building.” All-clear after gas leak reported at Catawba College | wcnc.com
Followup on the death of hotel maintenance worker last November at the Victory Inn & Suites in Ann Arbor, Michigan – “This death was 100% preventable.” “A willful designation was used for two of the fatality-related violations due to the employer’s history of noncompliance with state and municipal fire, boiler and building codes. The employer’s […]
New York – “…a carbon monoxide alarm went off at the store…” “The department was called to the Walmart for the same situation a month ago, according to Chief Willson…‘What they’re doing is renovating the store at this time.’ said Fire Chief Wilson. ‘They’re using machinery without proper ventilation. Therefore, that’s where the carbon monoxide […]
“Entering a sealed chamber to heal your body sounds a lot like science fiction, but the field of Hyperbaric medicine is entirely grounded in science fact. It’s a critical service that gives many people a jump start to healing. Dr. Christopher Auvenshine, a Hyperbaric Treatment specialist, joined Dakota News Now to give viewers a better […]
North Carolina – Despite local law enforcement saying the investigation was complete, NCIS told Military.com it “continues to work closely with the Pender County Sheriff’s Office to fully investigate this matter.” Local Police Can’t Explain How 3 Marines Found Dead in Car Were Exposed to Carbon Monoxide | Military.com
England- “As of this morning a total of 56 patients attended ULHT sites with symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning in relation to this incident. One patient remains in hospital.” Carbon monoxide poisoning cases linked to Gridline Racing go-kart track rise to 56 | ITV News Calendar
“While the message about carbon monoxide awareness has often targeted the public, workplaces such as campgrounds, tour operators, and festival event organizers hold a crucial role in safeguarding individuals against the dangers of this silent killer.” Why employers need to promote carbon monoxide awareness | Canadian Occupational Safety (thesafetymag.com)
Point Roberts, WA – “The children of Gail Amundsen and Murray Church have filed a lawsuit against Whatcom County and several companies alleging negligence resulting in the wrongful deaths of the couple due to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.” Family files wrongful death lawsuit for Point Roberts couple who died from CO poisoning | The Northern […]
Missouri – “The generator was in an enclosed area…a breezeway between the garage and the home and the house, but it was an enclosed breezeway. The generator was in that breezeway, which allowed the carbon monoxide fumes to go into the residence…it’s crucial to never use a generator inside your home, basement, or garage or […]
“Accidental carbon monoxide poisoning deaths increased from 2015-2021 for the first time in four decades.” Carbon monoxide poisoning mortality in the United States from 2015-2021 – PubMed (nih.gov)
“Three U.S. Marines found unresponsive in a car at a North Carolina gas station died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the local sheriff’s office said Wednesday. Deputies from the Pender County Sheriff’s Office found the three men Sunday morning in a privately owned Lexus sedan parked outside a Speedway gas station in the coastal community of […]
Story #1 in our CO Experience Project series Read Max’s story here…
Priest Lake, ID – “…two girls, aged 11 and 13, and several other children were at the rear of the family’s boat when they fell unconscious into the water…” 2 girls hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning from boat exhaust | News | khq.com
Canada – Source was a gas-powered pump being used inside the house By Shane Mercer 28 Jul. 2023 A worker lost his life after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected inside a home under construction in Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) received an emergency call just after 8 p.m. on Wednesday, prompting their […]
“…some of his kids got sick after a construction crane spent time parked in the driveway of the family’s home…’a reminder to all parents of the dangers of carbon monoxide. Reminder to go test your CO detectors.’” Bode Miller’s Son, 3½, Was Hospitalized with Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (people.com)
Doubletree by Hilton Boston, MA – “The Boston Fire Department responded to a call from the hotel around 10 p.m. that its carbon monoxide alarm was going off…fire officials detected “high levels” of carbon monoxide throughout the hotel when they arrived, necessitating a full evacuation…(Fire Dept spokesperson) said he did not know whether the underlying […]
“Notably, the 2024 edition requires carbon monoxide detectors in certain areas in existing educational and day care occupancies, as well as in new health care, ambulatory and detention and correctional occupancies.” Upcoming changes in the 2024 NFPA 101 (csemag.com)
Florida – “Firefighters determined a faulty propane-powered floor cleaner was the source of the gas. When turned on, the machine emitted carbon monoxide levels at 1400 parts per million. The U.S. National Ambient Air Quality Standards for outdoor air is 9 parts per million. Average homes are between 0.5 and 5 parts per million.” Carbon […]
In many of these cases of poisoning, Lindell Weaver, MD, Intermountain Healthcare’s medical director of the Hyperbaric Medicine Center at Intermountain Medical Center and LDS Hospital said, “they occurred near the back of the boat, close to the exhaust where children went from from normal to serious in minutes!” Check Your Health- Warning Boaters About […]
No information on source of CO or if CO detection is installed. Sumter County, FL – “Over 500 people, including staff members and prisoners were evacuated at USP Coleman due to a carbon monoxide leak Sunday morning, Sumter County emergency officials said. According to Sumter County’s emergency management director, 13 people had to seek treatment […]
Wilmington, DE – “At 12:29 p.m. the Wilmington Fire Department was alerted of a carbon monoxide alarm…” “Responding units found carbon monoxide readings over 500 parts per million (ppm) in the structure…cause of the carbon monoxide was found to be a gas-powered pressure washer being operated in the basement.” 6 children hospitalized for CO poisoning […]
CO poisoning can cause sudden illness and death in any season. Poisonous Gas is a Hidden Danger for Travelers | Newark, NJ Patch
ECR International Recalls Gas-Fired Hot Water Residential Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard | CPSC.gov
New data page on CPSC website with links to all CO-related research and statistical reports Carbon Monoxide | CPSC.gov
No mention of installed CO detection. Cedar Rapids Fire Department CRFD and CRPD Respond to Possible Carbon Monoxide Leaks at Motel 6 on SW side – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 08, 2023 – 3:10p.m.) Cedar Rapids, IA – Cedar Rapids Police and Cedar Rapids Firefighters responded to multiple calls for service regarding potential gas or […]
“At the 2021 Faster Horses festival, five country fans went to sleep in their trailer after a day of concerts — only two woke up. Inside one of many tragedies at country music’s deadly fest…” Fans Keep Dying at Faster Horses Festival and Families Want Answers – Rolling Stone
Somerset, MA – Somerset Fire Dept A feel good success story from one of our programs and the importance of properly working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms (long post, but please read it all if you have time)… On Friday night our crews were dispatched to a home in the area of Lafayette Street for […]
“The best way to protect yourself from toxic levels of this gas is by having a working carbon monoxide detector that can alert you if you are in danger.” The Importance of Traveling with a Portable Carbon Monoxide Detector (yahoo.com)
Michigan – “Jones said when he and his fellow firefighters finally caught up with the calls, he was able to run to his house that evening to turn his generator on for his family…” ‘My story’: Local firefighter cautions homeowners on use of generators in power outages – The Daily News
“To honor Afton, please wear a life jacket when boating and swimming around boats to increase your chances of surviving carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Boaters should use a marine CO detector, seat children in the forward-most seating on a boat, avoid idling and exposure to emissions from other boats, and maintain fresh air circulation at […]
Houston, TX – “…a power generator was operating overnight inside one of the units. The manager of the apartment complex told ABC13’s Charly Edsitty that the power was out at the complex due to Wednesday’s storms…He also said the units do not have carbon monoxide detectors. They are not required because all of the stoves […]
Tulsa, OK – “…there were about five to six postal clerks inside the RW Jenkins Post Office early Wednesday morning while a generator was running inside the building.” Generator inside RW Jenkins Post Office leads to carbon monoxide scare | News | fox23.com
“Recent traveler deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning in hotels and home rentals serve as reminders why this safety device is a packing list essential. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.” This Is the Travel Carbon Monoxide Detector I Always Pack – AFAR
ABSTRACT Hampson NB, Holm JR. Comparison of four low-level carbon monoxide alarms suitable for home use or when traveling. Undersea Hyperb Med. 2022 Third Quarter; 49(3):307-313. Introduction/Background: Interest in carbon monoxide (CO) alarms that are more sensitive than is required for standard residential CO alarms is growing, as reflected by increased marketing of “low-level” alarms […]
Hyatt Hotel Rancho Pescadero in El Pescadero in the state of Baja California Sur – “In a statement Wednesday, the local attorney general’s office said both had died from “intoxication by substance to be determined.” Earlier reports of the deaths suggested more specifically that gas inhalation was suspected.” Two Americans Found Dead Inside Luxury Mexican […]
Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CORPSTRUCTION – Remembering Andy Free and preventing deaths from carbon monoxide Over the Memorial Day weekend, we sat down with Cassi Free to talk about her son Andy, who fell out of the family boat and drowned after a day of wakeboarding and boating on Lake Eufaula on […]
“We know that pilots have to consider the significant safety benefits offered by flying with an active [carbon monoxide] detector… It could not only save their life, but also their passengers’ as well.” UK regulator seeks opinions on active carbon monoxide detectors for general aviation | News | Flight Global
This recall involves 96% efficiency gas furnaces under the ARMSTRONG and AIREASE brand names with the model numbers A96UH1E045B12S, A96UH1E070B12S, and/or A96UH1E110C20S. The furnaces weigh between 129 and 170 pounds and were sold between September 2022 and March 2023. The brand name is printed on the outside of the furnace, and the model number is […]
Holly Springs, MS – “We also learned that someone was cooking inside the facility during the event using a large fish fryer and propane tanks.” At least 20 people passed out from suspected carbon monoxide leak at Holly Springs concert, attendees say | News | fox13memphis.com
Omaha, NE – “You worry about things like a car accident. You know, drinking and driving, something like that. You don’t think about your child going to their friend’s house and dying of carbon monoxide poisoning…” Jodi Semonell says her son 19-year-old Cole Oban was at a friend, Thomas Coleman’s house, when both boys died […]
NY – After the second call “…(building inspector) orders shut down all mechanical equipment, including hot water and gas stoves…his department is awaiting an engineer’s report on the source of the problem before further action is taken.” Chequit evacuated twice over carbon monoxide leak – Shelter Island Reporter (timesreview.com)
“A final ATSB report on the crash of the Beaver floatplane revealed how several pre-existing cracks in the aircraft engine’s exhaust collector ring released exhaust gas into the engine/accessory bay. This then likely entered the cabin through holes in the main firewall where three bolts were missing.” Delay in vital test led to distress for […]
“After three Americans died from carbon monoxide poisoning at an Airbnb in 2022, we’re looking at what the host’s responsibilities are when it comes to CO detectors.” Airbnb carbon monoxide safety regulations | thv11.com
“The new NERIS platform will replace the legacy data system known as the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) with a secure, cloud-hosted platform.” Media Advisory: USFA Announces New Fire Information Platform (fema.gov)
S01 E13 – The sad reality of CO poisoning-Kris Hauschildt of The Jenkins Foundation Did You Know?-The ESCO HVAC Podcast by ESCO Institute We often assume our health and safety is of utmost concern from hotels and commercial buildings while we are traveling. Right? Take a moment to join Kris and I as we relive her terrifying […]
Vacation rental in Spain – “Initial local reports pointed to the cause being a faulty gas-powered fridge…sources said they were investigating the possibility deadly carbon monoxide gas had been seeping out all night while the couple slept in the main bedroom…” Pictured – British ‘carbon monoxide’ tragedy couple, who married two weeks before analyst died […]
Cureus | Atrial Fibrillation and Silent Coronary Spasm Complicating Severe Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | Article
Guam: If you lose power due to #Mawar and are using a portable generator, make sure it is outdoors – at least 20ft away from your home. One portable generator can produce as much carbon monoxide as hundreds of cars. Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas you can’t see or smell and it can kill […]
USCPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using BQQZHZ Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to Deadly Smoke and Fire; Sold on Amazon.com. Stop using and dispose of them. Don’t buy or sell them. CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using BQQZHZ Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to […]
“The landmark federal report marked a turning point for the U.S. fire service in 1973. Five decades later, many of its recommendations remain relevant – and unmet” 1973 vs. 2023: Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell on 50 years of ‘America Burning’ (firerescue1.com)
Utah – Excellent article on the long term physical effects of CO exposure centered around this recent poisoning incident in Utah. “…(he) had gotten very sick over the course of the day, then woke up in the middle of the night with severe thirst. When he tried to get out of bed, his entire left […]
“More studies are needed to determine the best practice guidelines for CO poisoning. However, the best evidence supports the use of HBO2 in acute CO poisoning, particularly Weaver’s well done 2002 study….It is better to err on the side of treating with HBO2 because the benefits of treating outweigh the risks.” Hyperbaric Treatment of Carbon […]
Mexico – “…the carbon monoxide came out of the motel room’s heater.” It has been confirmed that the three deceased in a Durango motel were poisoned with carbon monoxide – The Durango Post
New York – According to the news video, one tenant’s CO alarm registered CO levels of over 900ppm in their apartment. “One neighbor showed News 12 that soot from a chimney outside his apartment leaked through his electrical outlet and a crack in his ceiling. They also say this is now the third time they’ve […]
“#Warning: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns consumers to stop using PETRICOR, VARWANEO, and WJZTEK combination smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. The detectors can fail to alert consumers to deadly smoke. Sold Amazon.com. Stop using and dispose of them. Don’t buy or sell them.” CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using PETRICOR, VARWANEO, and […]
Kansas City, KS – “…roughly 26 employees were exposed to carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide used to preserve meat products…’Some of the employees were having difficulty breathing, and some were falling unconscious…’ Containers used to store the gasses reportedly leaked and caused the exposure.” Employees hospitalized after exposure to chemical at KCK food processing plant […]
PLACER COUNTY, CA — “A family in Placer County is mourning the loss of Jason Cassem, a dedicated father of two. Cassem died of carbon monoxide poisoning at his home in Drum Forebay after a snowbank collapsed, trapping him inside a structure with a gas-powered generator.” https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/placer-county-family-mourning-father-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/103-5b391a94-e1ce-4c89-8f21-e53a2eb4606b
“Saying that manufacturers failed to make generators safer, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is moving forward with proposed regulations to bolster protections. The proposal comes after reporting by ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and NBC News.” CPSC Advances New Portable Generator Safety Rule — ProPublica
Madison, WI – “According to Juneau County Sheriff’s Office’s initial statement, deputies went to the cabin, in Armenia Township, around 5 p.m. on Monday, March 27, after getting two calls asking them to check on the individuals there. Upon arrival, they discovered two people, neither of whom appeared to be breathing.” Sheriff: Juneau County cabin death […]
“Aphasia was the presenting symptom of CO poisoning in this case, thus making it unique. Despite having a relatively high COHb saturation, the patient showed no classic symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, or drowsiness.” Cureus | Atypical Presentation of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning With Aphasia | Article
Robbinsville, NJ – “…EMS workers responded to 93 North Main Street in Windsor on March 15, 2023 for a person believed to be having a stroke. When the ambulance crew entered the structure “A40 single gas CO monitor began to alarm.” Warning the ambulance crew of carbon monoxide present.” 33 Female BAPS Temple “Volunteers” Evacuated […]
“For 2019, there were an estimated 250 consumer product-related CO deaths in the United States – greater than any other year in the report. Engine-Driven Tools (EDTs), including generators, were associated with the largest percentage of non-fire CO poisoning deaths for 2019. The report shows that since 2009, portable generators alone have been associated with […]
This is the first story in the series “Air We Can’t Grasp: The Insidious Matter of Carbon Monoxide.” “During the winter, the two-family house I share with my mother sometimes gets so cold that I need a portable heater to stay warm. These days I use an electrical one. When I was a child, my […]
Rowan County, NC – “One was laying on the floor pretty much unconscious at that point, and then one more, kind of in the seats slumped over…Not really talking or moving.” 7 students treated for carbon monoxide exposure after getting sick on school bus – WSOC TV
“An Ohio family was forced to evacuate their home this month after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected due to a creature being trapped in their chimney. The culprit, an owl, had been stuck inside the structure which caused a carbon monoxide leak and activated an alarm.” Ohio family finds owl stuck in chimney as […]
“CenterPoint Energy issued its response this week to a state report that found the company committed probable violations related to carbon monoxide issues in Southern Indiana in December.” CenterPoint Energy responds to citations related to Southern Indiana carbon monoxide leaks (lpm.org)
UK – “Student Tom Hill, 18, collapsed and died 11 days after the holiday home operator was told about a previous tenant becoming unwell…The inquiry heard that a previous guest at the cottage had reported becoming physically unwell during her stay. The carbon monoxide alarm had also sounded.” Carbon monoxide alert at Angus holiday cottage […]
“…it is still a very real risk even in a tent, any enclosed area, and anything that is a gas-burning stove or heater can put off carbon monoxide. Just don’t want people to let their guards down and think that just because it didn’t happen in a house that it can’t happen in a tent.” […]
Unexpected carboxyhemoglobin half-life during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a case report | International Journal of Emergency Medicine | Full Text (biomedcentral.com)
Pennsylvania – “Carbon monoxide detectors are currently not required for child care centers in Pennsylvania, despite repeated efforts by state legislators to change that. State Rep. Jeanne McNeill, D-Lehigh County, last year sponsored a bill for the requirement, but it languished in committee. On Friday, McNeill announced she was reintroducing her legislation, which would require one […]
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using GLBSUNION and CUZMAK Digital Display Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to Deadly Carbon Monoxide: CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using GLBSUNION and CUZMAK Digital Display Carbon Monoxide Detectors Due to Failure to Alert Consumers to Deadly Carbon Monoxide; Sold on Amazon.com | CPSC.gov
Wisconsin – “…fire departments were called to Cedar Creek Cinema on Sunday after several people fell ill and passed out after leaving the theater…When they got there, they treated five people for suspected carbon monoxide, or CO, poisoning; four of those people then were taken to an area hospital… In theater No. 1, they found […]
“Lawmakers cited a Los Angeles Times investigation that found that dangerous vapors contaminate the air supply on planes with alarming frequency, sometimes sickening passengers and crew and incapacitating pilots during flights. Over a two-year period, nearly 400 pilots, flight attendants and passengers reported receiving medical attention after these “fume events,” and four dozen pilots were […]
Madison, WI – “Firefighters were called to the apartment…after a carbon monoxide alarm sounded…Because of the incident, firefighters were able to discover a malfunctioning garage exhaust system.” Vehicle exhaust fills west Madison apartment with carbon monoxide | News | channel3000.com Incident Type: Carbon Monoxide Dispatch: Saturday, March 4, 2023 – 2:10pm Arrival: Saturday, March 4, 2023 – 2:17pm […]
Hampton Inn & Suites – San Antonio, TX No information about source of CO or whether hotel had CO detection installed “Five people were taken to a hospital after a carbon monoxide leak led to an evacuation of a downtown hotel, according to San Antonio Fire Department. The incident happened just before noon Friday in […]
Additional followup on this incident(s) in southern Indiana where occupants of dozens of homes were exposed to high levels of CO in December “The IURC said it found the gas company, ‘Failed to properly operate its propane peak shaving plant located in the Clarksville Operating Service Area, inadequately heating its propane, resulting in too rich […]
Olton, TX – Incident #2 this month at Olton ISD – detail in video attached to this news story. “After a thorough inspection of all possible sources and/or locations for carbon monoxide. it was found that the gas powered dryer in the gym facility was leaking carbon monoxide back into the gym facility. We will […]
Canton, MI – “…after clearing the scene, firefighters were called back on a report of (another) employee not feeling well. That’s when they detected a dangerous gas…four firefighters and three police officers were also sent to the hospital for evaluation…the deadly gas is odorless, and the only way to prevent such incidents is to install […]
“A team of researchers led by Professor Hiroaki Kitagishi from Doshisha University in Japan has developed a synthetic heme-model compound called “hemoCD-Twins” that acts as an antidote for CO and HCN poisoning. The researchers detail the development of this novel antidote in a recent research article published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of […]
“Jessica Taschner was in a coma for a week and her boyfriend died after they were poisoned by carbon monoxide (CO) from a propane-run refrigerator while staying at a cabin… She spent summers there with her family, in the cabin her grandparents had built in the 1950s…” ‘Silent killer’: Metro Vancouver woman raises awareness about […]
Lawrence, KS – “Guests and staff evacuated The Oread Hotel Monday afternoon after a carbon monoxide alarm went off in the laundry room. Lawrence Douglas County Fire Department (LDCFM) responded around 2:30 p.m. Dispatch reported a carbon monoxide emergency with illness at the Oread, Rich Llewellyn, LDCFM fire chief, said. ‘The fire department had us […]
“From 2017 to 2021 the Washington State fire service reported 3,165 incidents related to carbon monoxide.” #NFIRS Carbon Monoxide Safety – WSP (wa.gov)
“In 2021, based on the study, Health Canada issued guidelines for improving air quality in arenas. Using electric resurfacers and edgers to maintain the ice, in order to eliminate the main sources of pollutants, was its top recommendation.” This EV is wiping out indoor air pollution in arenas across Canada | CBC News
Wasilla, AK – “Troopers said a living area inside an attic space had both a gas generator and a propane heater running without ventilation.” Wasilla man dead after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning – Alaska Public Media
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