Couple dies of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by generator in Portage, Indiana
A man and woman were found dead in Portage, Indiana, this past weekend from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a generator.
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A man and woman were found dead in Portage, Indiana, this past weekend from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a generator.
Officials say the son of the retired New York Yankees baseball player may have died from CO poisoning during a family vacation to Costa Rica.
After forcing their way in, the teens were extracted and immediately given life-saving measures. Both were then taken to St. Alexius Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead.
Hoffman Estate Police said just after 12:30 a.m., police and fire crews responded to the 200 block of East Berkley Lane for a report of two people inside a locked vehicle who appeared to be unconscious and not breathing.
An Albany Park apartment building where a 10-year-old girl died on Monday had a malfunctioning boiler and was missing required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, according to building inspectors.
The girl suffered cardiac arrest, according to sources. She was taken to Swedish Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The girl suffered cardiac arrest, according to fire officials. She was taken to Swedish Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Chicago police said the 10-year-old was found in the apartment around 5:17 a.m. in the 3000 block of West Gunnison Street after fire crews responded for a hazmat with high carbon monoxide readings of 300 parts per million.
The source of the leak was traced to the basement level of the building, and the building was ventilated.
Chicago firefighters were called Friday evening to a 25-unit apartment building at Armitage and Kedzie avenues in Logan Square.
Fire Department officials said the source of the leak had been found and work was underway to fix the problem.
The doors and windows were propped open at the school.
The doors and windows were propped open at the school.
Chicago fire officials confirmed that three of the victims are in good condition and two are in serious condition. Several others have refused treatment.
The victim was taken to Weiss Hospital in fair condition.
The victim was taken to Weiss Hospital in fair condition.
The Fire Department said carbon monoxide levels were near 500 ppm at the building at 1808 S. St. Louis Ave.
The Fire Department said there were no working carbon monoxide detectors at the residence.
Thousands are poisoned by carbon monoxide each year. But the use of CO detectors and alarms is largely optional.
People were gathered for the afternoon service when they noticed an unusual smell.
