“Louisiana carbon monoxide law: Every one or two-family house/dwelling sold and/or leased after Jan. 1, 2023, shall have at least one operable, life-long, sealed battery carbon monoxide (CO) detector. The detector packaging should feature phrases including life-long or 10-year and sealed battery or a sealed-in lithium battery. The device can be in combination with a […]
SUSSEX COUNTY, DE – “An onboard emergency prompted a response from the Coast Guard, and the rescue of five boaters near a Delaware bay on Christmas Day. Officials say the five mariners experienced possible carbon monoxide poisoning while boating 11 miles east of the Indian River Bay near Bethany Beach, Delaware.” Coast Guard medevacs boaters […]
Aurora, Colorado – “Firefighters said just after 5 p.m., they got multiple calls about people feeling sick at the resort and conference center near Denver International Airport.” https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/carbon-monoxide-leak-gaylord-rockies/73-6dbe5586-6911-4134-b468-097b367914fb “Fire officials later said the seven people were employees and “cooking equipment” caused the issue.” No mention of CO detection/alarms onsite Carbon monoxide leak sickens 7 at […]
Idaho – “On Friday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shared the findings of an internal investigation related to the death of Walla Walla District employee Eric Engle, who was found dead inside the Dworshak Dam on the morning of June 30. In a statement released on social media, Matt Rabe, Director of Public Affairs […]
Lawrence, MA – Apartments above restaurant. Two sources of CO cited as cause of elevated levels on multiple floors. No CO detection onsite. Response to building initiated by hospital staff following call from occupants who thought they were suffering from food poisoning. Lawrence Carbon Monoxide Leak Sends at Least 11 to Hospital – NECN
“The findings of this research suggest that exposure to a relatively low amount of CO (raising exhaled CO levels by only 3ppm) was sufficient to cause not only changes in brain activation, but also in cognitive task performance…This does pose the question of how ambient CO pollution may be affecting our neurovascular health…” The impact […]
“Ashley and her husband Travis started a one-family campaign for change, making calls and sending emails to get CO detectors installed in their children’s school. ‘I was angry, but our anger led to something positive,’ Travis Wilson said. The school district approved detectors in all schools in the district, thanks to Wilsons’ efforts.” “Currently, there […]
From the Holyoke Fire Department (Holyoke, MA) Facebook page: SUCCESS STORY- Carbon Monoxide Alarm Saved Lives Tuesday December 13th Truck 2 responded to a call for a residential carbon monoxide (CO) detector activation. Upon arrival the crew found evidence of high levels of CO in the home. This early detection allowed for the astute Truck […]
“The legislation, named the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Act in honor of Burt’s sons, aims to help states adopt tougher standards to ensure carbon monoxide detectors are safe and reliable. The legislation also authorizes the Consumer Protection Safety Commission to provide resources to states to encourage the use of CO detectors […]
Ann Arbor, MI – “Crews entered the hotel and found a maintenance worker inside the boiler room deceased… Testing showed the boiler room contained carbon monoxide levels in excess of 500 parts per million…” Maintenance worker found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning in Ann Arbor hotel – mlive.com “Charles Suire, 49, of Ann Arbor, was […]
Carbon monoxide exposure can be deadly but it’s often the last thing people consider while traveling. Tanya Rivero reports on the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, the lack of regulations in U.S. hotels, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family this holiday season.
Thank you to the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society for publicizing our 2023 #FreeCOalarmsforPatients distribution effort! Requests for alarms are being accepted through December 9, 2022. 5011.html (uhms.org)
Rochester, MN – “The man, 59, had gone out to a maintenance shed a few hours earlier to do some work. When church staff went to check on him, they found him dead…There was a gas tank on an engine that was out of gas.” Rochester man found dead in church shed, carbon monoxide detected […]
Recent carbon monoxide poisoning deaths of four American tourists at Mexico City vacation homes raises safety questions. https://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/vacationers-tragically-die-carbon-monoxide-poisoning-93105509 https://abc.com/shows/nightline/episode-guide/2022-11/10-thu-nov-10-2022
“It’s wise to assume that your hotel room does not have a CO detector in place, according to advocates who urge people to pack their own battery-powered or plug-in devices when traveling, noting that regulations vary.” What to know about carbon monoxide safety before booking an Airbnb or hotel – CBS News
Sandpoint, Idaho – “The lodge had recently installed a new boiler system which first responders determined to be the source of the leak…” No mention if CO detection/alarms were installed and operational. Carbon monoxide leak reported at lodge | Bonner County Daily Bee
“When you rent a nice place, you don’t expect not to wake up the next day…” https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/vacationers-tragically-die-by-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/vi-AA14ek6u 3 Americans found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning at Mexico City Airbnb – ABC News (go.com) Deadly carbon monoxide poisoning in Mexico City vacation rental (10news.com)
Jenkins Foundation hotel incident data is included in this new NFPA Fire Protection Research Foundation report which gives a comprehensive look at CO data collection in the U.S., with a focus on commercial building exposure incidents. Carbon Monoxide Incidents: A Review of the Data Landscape (nfpa.org)
Poughkeepsie, NY – “…firefighters, assisted by numerous other agencies, worked in assessing potential patients after a furnace malfunction filled a four-story apartment building with carbon monoxide… Nine tenants were treated at local hospitals. The potentially deadly situation came to light after a man took his four children to Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) with complaints […]
What is Pupillometry and how can it help with diagnosis of CO exposure | CO Research (coresearchtrust.org)
New technologies are improving gas-detection capabilities, helping safety managers ensure employee health and well-being. The Evolution of Gas Detection — Occupational Health & Safety (ohsonline.com)
“Recovering from recent knee replacement surgery and spending much of his time in bed, he began hearing his CO monitor alarm going off. He had purchased it last year the day after he heard the tragic case of Point Roberts (Washington) residents Murray Church and Gail Asmundsen who died from CO poisoning on November 25…” […]
“Despite not having carbon monoxide detectors present in most residential buildings, on the Stony Brook Department of Student Community Development website, for information about renting off-campus, the university states that ‘every room used for sleeping should have its own smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.’” Some campus residence halls lack carbon monoxide detectors – The Statesman […]
“According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), every year, workers die from CO poisoning, usually while using fuel-burning equipment and tools in buildings… Portable CO detectors are a great choice when workers are in a place where CO is a possibility, but there aren’t any CO detectors available at […]
“…relatives and two survivors, Kurtis Stitt and Rayfield Johnson II, are suing Michigan International Speedway and Live Nation Worldwide, the concert promoter.. While sleeping in a camper, they inhaled or were exposed to exhaust fumes from a portable generator secured to the tongue area and exhausting under the trailer, the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office reported..” […]
Helen, GA – Thanks to an early alert from a CO alarm… “…no guests or employees were injured and no one reported feeling sick as a result of the incident.” Guests evacuated at Holiday Inn Express in Helen due to gas leak – Now Habersham
Akron, OH – “The deceased female was discovered in the bathroom of an apartment and was pronounced dead at the scene just after midnight. Akron firefighters were called to the Timber Top Apartments & Townhomes on Rocky Brook Dr. just before 10 p.m. Thursday for a medical emergency. It didn’t take long for one firefighter to […]
Livermore Falls, ME – “There was a fire call at about 7:45 p.m. Friday and afterward, the truck was brought back to the station and plugged in by another firefighter, former Livermore Falls firefighter Brian Harbaugh said. It runs on gasoline but needs to be plugged in for battery purposes for lights and sirens and […]
Kansas City, MO – “Crews believed the leak started in the boiler room. The facility had two boilers and they were working to determine which boiler has the leak. District officials said a building contractor was on-site at Longfellow last week and no issues were noted at the time.” Kansas City emergency crews sent to […]
Isle, MN – “Upon investigation it is believed that the couple had been using a small charcoal stove for heat without proper ventilation…There was no carbon monoxide detector inside the cabin at the time.” Sheriff: Couple found dead in hunting cabin, believed to be CO poisoning – CBS Minnesota (cbsnews.com)
“…it appears that police and the ATSB wrongly assumed a chemical byproduct of carbon monoxide was routinely checked for in toxicology screening. Blood samples retained from the autopsies were examined, revealing all passengers had the chemical, carboxyhaemoglobin, in their systems.” Sydney seaplane crash: Role of carbon monoxide not considered until years later, inquest told (smh.com.au)
Cowlitz County, WA – “Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue teamed up with the Longview Domino’s on Washington Way to help deliver meals like pizza and pasta to about two dozen area homes from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. If crews were OK’d to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, their orders were on the […]
Allentown, PA – “The 911 call was initially a medical call for a child who was unconscious…When firefighters and EMTs responded, the monitors on their bags alerted them to carbon monoxide…There is no carbon monoxide detector in the building, officials said.” #COincommercialbuildings Children, workers rushed to hospital after carbon monoxide leak at Allentown daycare | […]
October is Fire & CO Safety Month We are kicking off #FirePreventionWeek2022 with our first of TWO free CO alarm giveaways! Stop by and see us next Saturday, October 8 at Cowlitz County Fire District #6 Fire Prevention Carnival…say hi to Airy and pick up a free alarm for your family! #ProjectAiry
HUNTS POINT, Bronx (WABC) — At least two people were rushed to the hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning after a leak in the Bronx. The incident happened just before 8 p.m. inside 838 Hunts Point Avenue. An 81-year-old woman is in critical condition due to carbon monoxide poisoning. A man was also injured and is listed […]
North Carolina – “According to Deputy Jeff Caldwell the man’s death is from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a propane generator in his garage. The man’s wife told deputies her husband went to the garage around 4:00 a.m. to check on the generator. Three hours later, at around 7:00 a.m., when he had not returned […]
“At the time of the incident, the Stampers’ home didn’t have any carbon monoxide detectors. They have now installed several CO alarms, as have all their neighbors…” Kitten hailed a hero for saving family poisoned by carbon monoxide – Daily Tribune
Taiwan: Association between carbon monoxide poisoning and adrenal insufficiency: a nationwide cohort study | Scientific Reports (nature.com)
“The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from the use of HECOPRO digital display carbon monoxide (CO) detectors. The CO detectors can fail to alert consumers to the presence of carbon monoxide…Carbon monoxide sensitivity tests performed on the detectors found that they failed to alert when […]
“Sherbrooke’s fire chief, said carbon monoxide is created when dynamite is combusted. “The blast creates pressure in the ground that pushes the gases to move up toward the house pipes, the sanitary and drainage pipes…” 3 homes evacuated in Sherbrooke after nearby blasting causes carbon monoxide leak | CBC News
“…attempts to make portable generators safer have been stymied by an oversight process that empowers manufacturers to regulate themselves…” #generatorsafety Generator Makers Can Do More to Stop Carbon Monoxide Deaths, CPSC Says — ProPublica
CPSC warns consumers. Stop using male-to-male extension cords sold on Amazon Electrocution, fire and CO poisoning hazards. CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Male-to-Male Extension Cords Sold on Amazon.com Due to Electrocution, Fire, and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards | CPSC.gov
“Congress’ ruling on the issue came in the November 2021 passage of the “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.” The period of time that vehicles would be allowed to idle without automatically shutting off will be up to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg “as necessary to prevent, to the maximum extent practicable, carbon monoxide poisoning,” according […]
Louisiana – “…Simply put, any house sold or leased after Jan. 1, 2023, will need to have at least one carbon monoxide alarm in the home. In addition, the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Council adopted an amendment to the state’s residential building code requiring carbon monoxide alarms to be installed at the same time a […]
East Bay, Rhode Island – “‘…Students, faculty and staff were evacuated safely and have reported to the football field. We have all available buses coming now to dismiss students to those assigned buses. Walkers will be dismissed from the football field.’ Superintendent Ana Riley said on Monday afternoon that the cause of the carbon monoxide […]
“The donation of several carbon monoxide alarms (CO) is leading to safer families for our area. SMC’s Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine donated a CO alarm to a Florida family recently. The alarm was part of a donation from the Jenkins Foundation, the mission of which is to keep families safe from the […]
09.07.2022 Story by Pamela Doty U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Water Safety I thought I had everything I needed onboard my pontoon boat to maximize the safety of myself and all my passengers until I discovered another item that you may not have considered either until you read this. To begin with, I’ll summarize the […]
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Seven Bowling Green Junior High students and an employee have become ill after elevated levels of carbon monoxide were detected in the school’s kitchen. The following communication was sent to families of students at Bowling Green Junior High. “Earlier today, an employee in the cafeteria became ill, which was determined […]
RECOMMENDATIONS: The NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP) recommends fire departments ensure all firefighters responding to natural gas and propane incidents are trained to: Interpret data from their specific multi-gas monitors to determine if a hazardous atmosphere is present. This can include low oxygen levels or dangerous concentrations of carbon monoxide, […]
U.S. Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) “Summary HUD OIG is evaluating carbon monoxide detector installation in HUD-assisted housing. Our objectives are to determine (1) HUD’s plan to ensure all public housing agencies (PHA) and owners of certain HUD-assisted housing comply with the requirements for carbon monoxide detector installation in accordance with the Consolidated […]
“Look for portable generators that shut off automatically when high levels of CO are present. Some models with CO shut-off also have reduced emissions. These models may or may not be advertised as certified to the latest safety standards for portable generators- PGMA G300-2018 and UL 2201 – which are estimated to reduce deaths from […]
Idaho – “Eric Engle, an Army veteran and employee of the Corps, died of carbon monoxide poisoning on June 29 while operating a gas-powered pressure washer in a tunnel at the dam. The Corps said this week Engle’s death has prompted five separate investigations.” Several agencies looking at Dworshak Dam death | Northwest | lmtribune.com […]
ENID, OK “Three people were transported to a hospital and three others were treated at the scene after being overcome by carbon monoxide Saturday at an Enid church. According to Enid Fire Department Deputy Chief Chad Mantz, the six people were overcome at the church at 1724 W. Broadway, where propane burners or cookers were […]
“He was not the first guest to fall ill in Room 205. Just when Pawel Markowski thought that nothing could shake him more than nearly losing his life to a carbon monoxide leak at a hotel in Catoosa, Okla., his lawyer sent him the Fire Department’s report. ‘We have previously responded to this exact room […]
“…a total of 24 patients were treated after the incident at Stonegate Lodge on East Van Buren Avenue. Ten were transported to hospitals, including four who were airlifted. One patient initially transported to Eureka Springs Hospital was flown out of that facility in critical condition…” Helicopters transport 5 from hotel – Carroll County News (carrollconews.com) […]
“The Hampton Inn in Bow was evacuated Tuesday night after elevated levels of carbon monoxide triggered alarms. Bow Fire Chief Eliot Berman said the incident, which began shortly before 8:30 p.m., was traced to a problem with one of the hotel’s furnaces. Guests spent a couple hours outside while fire department personnel went through the […]
“A broken exhaust fan led to a carbon monoxide build-up Monday night in a Southwest Side underground parking garage, authorities reported. Fire crews responded to the apartment building in the 90 block of Kessel Court on reports of carbon monoxide alarms sounding, Madison Fire Department spokesperson Cynthia Schuster said in a statement.” https://madison.com/news/local/broken-exhaust-fan-leads-to-carbon-monoxide-build-up-in-southwest-side-underground-garage-authorities/article_01fad19f-8774-5f86-bef4-69eb8d6ca168.html
OLEAN, NY — Washington West Elementary School was evacuated Wednesday after firefighters found two construction workers in “obvious distress with levels of carbon monoxide present in their blood,” according to a press release from the City of Olean Fire Department. Firefighters responding to the scene determined that six people were suffering from carbon monoxide. Two were […]
“The Committee is seeking to understand why your company has failed to adequately adopt industry-led standards, how your company plans to prevent putting your customers at risk in the future, and whether legislative reform is necessary to protect consumers…” Congress investigates portable generator manufacturers following carbon monoxide deaths (nbcnews.com)
“A listener friend of MJ’s passed along the story of his trip to a music festival in Wisconsin. The carbon monoxide detector he purchased may have saved his life.” myq105.com Carbon Monoxide Detector Saves MJ Listener At Music Festival (myq105.com)
Franklin County, Pennsylvania – “When the unresponsive employee woke up, they were tested for carbon monoxide. Due to the level being so high, they were flown to a hospital in Baltimore. The conditions of those involved are unknown at this time. According to Chief Ulrich, the store was going through renovations overnight. The crew was […]
“A highly experienced diver, Williams had been in the water for a matter of minutes when he noticed something was wrong. He signalled to his buddy that things were not right and headed to the surface. By the time he reached the top, he was unresponsive.” Trent Williams’ tragic final dive at Queenscliff (theage.com.au)
“According to the complaint, Brumfield purchased a 2003 Saturn Ion on Feb. 28 from King Auto Sales in Cahokia. A few weeks later at 8:30 a.m. on March 11, Brumfield alleges police officers responded to a wellness check when the Ion was parked on Lincoln Ave. in St. Louis. First responders allegedly arrived on scene […]
“Ashley Wilson couldn’t shake the worry of her son getting carbon monoxide poisoning at school. It may not be the first concern that comes to mind when a parent thinks about their child at school, but for Wilson, the worry was warranted. In February 2020, her family suffered carbon monoxide poisoning after the boiler in their former […]
UK – “A recent survey of 335 heating engineers, conducted by campaign group Project SHOUT, identified an alarming rise in dangerous gas appliances, with over a third (39%) seeing poorly maintained or badly fitted appliances every week, with nearly two-thirds (61%) saying they saw them at least monthly. If your customer is a landlord, it’s […]
“Families of three men who died of carbon monoxide poisoning while camping at the 2021 Faster Horses Festival are suing the event promoter and Michigan International Speedway, alleging the campground was overcrowded, unsafe and improperly monitored and inspected…Live Nation and the speedway, which owns the land, did not monitor or supervise the campsites, making the […]
Catoosa, Oklahoma – “Fire Department records show Catoosa Firefighters had been called out to the same room in the same hotel for the same reason, two times in the previous two weeks. Pawel Markowski says his coworker saved his life. Markowski didn’t show up for a business meeting which isn’t like him, so his coworker went to the Hampton […]
“…rescue crews were called…for an individual experiencing seizures… When crews arrived and got about 20 feet to 30 feet inside the building, carbon monoxide detectors they wear began activating… A total of 35 people were exposed to carbon monoxide and 10 were taken to the hospital…” Carbon monoxide at Home Depot distribution center sends […]
“It took only 11 minutes for carbon monoxide to kill. That’s all the time, authorities believe, that Sarah MacDermid, 31, and her boyfriend Casey Bussiere, 37, had after they were were accidentally – and unknowingly – exposed to carbon monoxide from an inadequately-ventilated propane water heater in a shower building…” White Rock resident warns […]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — A carbon monoxide leak at Noodles and Company in Springfield on Friday sickened several people. The Springfield Fire Department was called to the restaurant around 11:21 a.m. for a reported gas leak. Before firefighters arrived, dispatch was notified about multiple people getting sick at the restaurant. Once arriving on the scene, crews […]
“…we have taken additional measures such as engaging environmental safety experts for a comprehensive review of all systems across the resort…CO detectors have now been placed in all guest rooms at Sandals Emerald Bay and although not mandated in any Caribbean destination where we operate, detectors will be installed in all guest rooms throughout the […]
11 top-rated carbon monoxide detectors to shop on Amazon (usatoday.com)
“When paramedics arrived on scene Saturday night, the carbon monoxide meters affixed to their medical bags immediately went into high alert upon entering the lobby of the theater…discovered levels of anywhere from 250 to 350 parts per million…Paramedics then called for additional fire personnel to arrive on scene in order to determine the cause of […]
“Dozens of residents evacuated the building after receiving a notification from their carbon monoxide detectors or hearing about the leak from neighbors, but residents said they did not receive orders from The Statesman or fire officials to leave their apartments.“ Carbon monoxide leak in The Statesman spurs evacuation – The GW Hatchet
Cedar Rapids, Iowa — “Nearly two dozen workers were taken to local hospitals after elevated levels of carbon monoxide were found inside the offices and warehouse of NFI Interactive Logistics. Cedar Rapids fire crews were called just after 2:30 p.m. to the scene at 3110 Prairie Valley Ct. SW, for reports of carbon monoxide alarms […]
UK – “Speakers considered the new ICD-11 coding system – exploring how best it can be used, what steps may be needed to ensure that efficacy, and whether there are further steps that may, in the future, be introduced which would maximise the value of the data collected.” ICD-11 – A Roundtable discussion on the […]
“While CO detectors and making sure your fireplace and heaters work correctly can help prevent exposure, treatment options are limited for those suffering from CO poisoning. That’s why Tim Johnstone, an assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, has been interested in creating an easy-to-administer antidote…” Unlocking a cure for carbon monoxide poisoning (ucsc.edu)
“‘The electronic start/stop button on the pressure washer can malfunction and self-start, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning if the unit is in a confined space,’ according to an announcement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Generac has received nine reports of the washers self-starting.” Pressure washers sold at Costco, Tractor Supply, Lowe’s, […]
“…(pilot) became incoherent, incapacitated and subsequently passed out while attempting to control the temperature in the N102NS aircraft as a result of carbon monoxide and/or organophosphates being present in the cockpit…” Pilot settles carbon monoxide exposure claims with California airline, OneJet | Pennsylvania Record (pennrecord.com)
“His death initially was believed to be the result of a heart attack. However, two weeks later, another worker at the company experienced carbon monoxide poisoning while performing similar tasks…” Case report: 18MA022 Issued by: Massachusetts Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program Date of report: Aug. 13, 2021 FACE Report: Land clearing and forest product company owner overcome […]
“This past week we were called to a (newly purchased) residence…and found an unconscious male in the basement and his wife upstairs, both suffering what was obviously carbon monoxide poisoning… Going into that house to rescue the two people was a danger to the police officers, as well,” (Fire Marshal) Overy said. “They arrived ahead […]
“Neighbors told fire crews that the trailer’s propane-powered generator turned on in the middle of the night when the power went out. Once power was restored Monday afternoon, they observed that the generator was still running, which is when they went to check on the trailer and noticed an unconscious person.” Person life-flighted to hospital […]
“When you’re out shopping for electrical devices and supplies for your home project, UL listing is the best way to ensure you’re getting safe, properly designed and manufactured products. A product that bears the stamp of UL listing has been tested and verified that it meets UL standards for safety. So, what is UL, and […]
“…an incident with a pizza oven that has a faulty burner and a worker was overcome by (carbon monoxide) fumes.” Cafeteria worker transported to hospital after faulty pizza oven causes gas leak scare at Santa Fe High, SFISD says (click2houston.com)
Over 200 CO alarm kits are on their way to hospital hyperbaric (HBOT) units all over the country! These alarm kits, which include educational materials and a battery-operated alarm, will be handed out free of charge to patients following treatment for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. We initiated this project last year with the aim of […]
Interesting presentation provided by the CO Research Trust (UK) regarding the challenges of diagnosing CO poisoning in emergency departments. EDCO Study: Understanding the diagnosis of CO exposure in EDs | CO Research (coresearchtrust.org)
Universal Security Instruments Recalls Combination Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to Hazardous Levels of Carbon Monoxide | CPSC.gov
“Kellye Canty had gotten a used car about a year ago with rear-end damage. She and DeMarray thought it was only cosmetic. It turns out the exhaust system was damaged and was spewing fumes into the car.” Mother, 9-month-old baby found dead from carbon monoxide in Harper Hospital parking garage (clickondetroit.com)
Farmington, Maine – “Staff and inmates at the Franklin County Detention Center were forced to evacuate the on Saturday afternoon after a corrections officer reported smelling fumes in the building…investigation officers found the boiler room full of smoke…boiler was turned off after carbon monoxide was detected.” Jail evacuated after reports of fumes – Daily Bulldog
“The plaintiffs are alleging gross negligence by three companies for a 2021 incident in which the improper use of welding equipment indoors exposed at least 20 people to toxic levels of carbon monoxide.” South Carolina workers sue over carbon monoxide incident (wistv.com)
“At 4:02 a.m., firefighters with the Newport News Fire Department responded to a carbon monoxide alarm in the 1400 block of Waltham Lane. While investigating the alarm, a fire was discovered in a neighboring town home… Investigators believe a working smoke alarm alerted the victim to the fire, but they were unable to get out […]
Conclusion of inquest… “Jurors at Bournemouth Town Hall today returned a lengthy conclusion after deliberating for nearly two days.” Emiliano Sala and pilot were overcome by toxic carbon monoxide from faulty exhaust before crash | Daily Mail Online
Tampa, Florida – “Tampa Fire Rescue said crews were sent to the Oaks at Riverview Apartments on North Florida Avenue after a man in his 50s was found unconscious in his unit…Captain Henry Williams with Tampa Fire Rescue says the generators were brought in the day prior, after a small fire broke out in one […]
“The cause of it was (that) one of the water heaters for the business had a mechanical failure and it was venting into the mechanical room itself which was then getting into the rooms of the residents” 4 children among 8 hospitalized due to carbon monoxide at Lakeland hotel, officials say (clickorlando.com) More on this […]
“The fire department would like to remind residents that it’s not safe to use gas-fueled, propane heaters inside of their homes” Man dies from carbon monoxide poisoning on Cleveland’s East Side; three others hospitalized – cleveland.com
“A small plane that had just taken off from Bellingham International Airport made an emergency return after an onboard alarm sounded Tuesday evening. Airport and Bellingham Fire Department crews called shortly before 7 p.m. March 8 for an aircraft emergency standby, according to the PulsePoint app. The call came after a pilot of a Cessna […]
Another update on Univ of WI Milwaukee dorm exposure… More detail about this incident, including how it was discovered, posted here UWM carbon monoxide leak, students to be compensated (fox6now.com)
Baltimore, MD – “Baltimore City fire officials say dozens of residents were evacuated from four apartment buildings in Northwest Baltimore after extremely high levels of carbon monoxide were detected…” 1 Adult And 2 Children Taken To Hospital Following Carbon Monoxide Incident On Sunday – CBS Baltimore (cbslocal.com)
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