Sunday, October 23, 2011

October 23, 2011

“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” Confucius

Carbon monoxide survivor leaves hospital
Atlanta Journal Constitution By Shelia M. Poole
The youngest survivor of an apparent carbon monoxide poisoning incident in Kennesaw has been released from the hospital, police said Saturday. "The last I heard, the juvenile was released from the hospital and the woman was about to ...

High carbon monoxide levels injure 4 at Northwest Side two-flat
Chicago Tribune By Liam Ford Tribune reporter
Four people were taken for treatment at area hospitals following a carbon monoxide leak at a Palmer Square two-flat this afternoon, a Fire Department spokesman said. Fire officials were called to a two-flat in the 2100 ...

2 deaths in Saskatoon may be CO poisoning, police say
CBC.ca
Two people are dead, possibly from carbon monoxide poisoning linked to a gas-powered generator, police in Saskatoon say. The deaths of an 18-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man at a home in the 1000 block of Avenue M South were reported to police ...

Colder weather can lead to more carbon monoxide calls
Leavenworth Times
And as the use of furnaces increases, firefighters tend to see a spike in carbon monoxide calls, according to Leavenworth Assistant Fire Chief Mark Nietzke. Exposure to carbon monoxide can cause flu-like symptoms, and CO poisoning also can be fatal. ...