Doctors and fire officials warn Miami-Dade, Broward residents of poor air quality due to warehouse fire
Reports also warn that there could be carbon monoxide in the smoke. Doctors say the best course of action is to stay inside.
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Reports also warn that there could be carbon monoxide in the smoke. Doctors say the best course of action is to stay inside.
The FBI advises travelers to be vigilant and avoid traveling alone.
In a unanimous vote, the school board approved asking the superintendent to seek bids for a carbon monoxide detection system, with a possible contract brought back for approval near the end of the month.
Joan Murray reports this was the second CO leak in less than a week.
The district said all staff and students are safe.
Several people reported not feeling well and were taken to an area hospital.
Peter D'Oench reports several adults were taken to the hospital.
Three students reported feeling lightheaded and were taken to the hospital.
Residents of a southwest Miami-Dade condo were allowed to return home after a frightening wake-up call early Tuesday morning involving carbon monoxide.
Joe Gorchow reports twenty-two people were rushed to local hospitals for necessary treatment.
Jaqueline Quynh said Margate Fire said there was a generator running in the home.
Jacqueline Quynh reports Margate fire personnel said there appeared to be higher than normal carbon monoxide levels in the home.
Abby Lutz, 28, and her boyfriend John Heathco, 41, were found dead in their hotel room last Tuesday.
Thousands are poisoned by carbon monoxide each year. But the use of CO detectors and alarms is largely optional.
