Every year, more than 100,000 people are rushed to the emergency room with carbon monoxide poisoning, and more than 1,000 of ...
The risk of carbon monoxide exposure often increases during colder months, as appliances used to heat homes are more likely ...
Smoke detectors have a lifespan of seven to ten years. After this period, their internal sensors deteriorate, leading to ...
Carbon monoxide can be more of a risk during the winter; doors and windows tend to remain closed, and there can be periods where there isn’t as much air circulation as there is during warmer months.
Syracuse, N.Y. -- City residents can now get free carbon monoxide detectors installed by Syracuse firefighters, in addition to the department’s free smoke detector program. “We’re really trying to get ...
The Willmar Fire Department recently received 300 free carbon monoxide detectors thanks to a grant given to the Minnesota State Fire Marshall's Office. Willmar Fire Chief Frank Hanson says today ...
Though the winter has been mild for many in our region over the last several days, we have entered a season during which we have even more reasons to be cautious about how we heat and light our homes.