General 20-years since gas explosions, reflections on a scary time in Hutchinson Originally published by SALINA POST HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rex Buchanan, retired from the Kansas Geological Survey noted that several things all came together to allow for the gas explosions in the city of Hutchinson on January 17 and 18, 2001. “I looked at some of those old maps of Hutch in that process,” Buchanan said. […] Written by Staff Writer January 17, 2021January 17, 2021
General 5 dead, 7 hospitalized in suspected carbon monoxide leak in Italy Originally published by XINHUA NET ROME, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) — Five people died and seven others were hospitalized in critical condition in what rescuers said was a probable case of carbon monoxide poisoning at a rest home near Rome, the Italian National Fire Department said Saturday. The rest home, called Villa Diamanti, is located in […] Written by Staff Writer January 17, 2021January 17, 2021
General Photos: 500 pounds of meth, 9 pounds fentanyl, $450K, guns seized in South Carolina bust; 2 arrested Originally published by NEWS13 CHEROKEE COUNTY, SC (WSPA) – More than 500 pounds of methamphetamine was found during a South Carolina drug investigation. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office announced its largest methamphetamine seizures in the county’s history Friday. Investigators said officers from numerous local and federal agencies executed three search warrants on the properties close […] Written by Staff Writer January 16, 2021January 17, 2021
General Carbon monoxide precautions urged Originally published by MURRAY LEDGER & TIMES FRANKFORT (KT) — The ongoing cold weather and the possibility of accumulating snow over the weekend has prompted the Kentucky Department for Public Health to remind people to take precautions against carbon monoxide, or CO, poisoning. “Cold weather and weather-related power outages are more likely to result in Kentuckians using […] Written by Staff Writer January 15, 2021January 17, 2021
General VIDEO: Hazmat team at Creighton campus, reports of ricin Originally published by abc8 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Creighton students were evacuated off campus after a student reportedly attempted to produce a highly poisonous toxin. Hazmat teams were called to the scene around 9:15 Thursday night. They quickly sealed off the suspected student’s apartment and the Creighton University Medical Center campus, where one person was […] Written by Staff Writer January 15, 2021January 16, 2021
General Duke Health hyperbaric chamber life-saving tool against carbon monoxide poisoning Originally published by 11abc DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — As it gets colder, the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increases in your home. But special equipment at Duke Health could be the difference between life and death. “We’re one of the few facilities that has a 24/7 hyperbaric facility,” said Dr. Richard Moon of Duke Health. […] Written by Staff Writer January 15, 2021January 15, 2021
General Two hazardous material scenes near Creighton Originally published by NEWS ON YOUR SIDE The Omaha Fire Department was working two hazardous material scenes Thursday night near the Creighton Campus. Few details were available immediately. The first scene was at Creighton University Davis Square, an on-campus apartment building at 20th & Burt. The other was at CHI Health Creighton University at 24th […] Written by Staff Writer January 15, 2021January 15, 2021
General St. Petersburg residents return home after drug lab explosion Police are still investigating the Wednesday explosion, which temporarily displaced residents of 11 other apartment units.Originally published by TAMPA BAY TIMES ST. PETERSBURG — Neighbors of an apartment rocked by a drug lab explosion Wednesday were allowed to return home after being displaced overnight, according to the apartment complex management. A woman who answered the […] Written by Staff Writer January 14, 2021January 17, 2021
General Toxic chemical leak at LG plant injures seven workers Originally published by BUSINESS INSURANCE A highly toxic chemical leaked from display panel maker LG Display Co. Ltd.’s Paju, South Korea-based factory on Jan. 13, injuring seven workers, The Korea Herald reported citing Yonhap News Agency. The authorities estimate 300 liters of tetra methyl ammonium hydroxide has leaked in the accident. Written by Staff Writer January 14, 2021January 17, 2021