Delaware
6 kids, 3 adults sickened by ‘life-threatening’ carbon monoxide levels inside Delaware apartment: officials
6 kids, 3 adults sick after high levels of CO in Delaware
Multiple people, including children, were rescued from a Wilmington dwelling after life-threatening levels of carbon monoxide were found in the building.
WILMINGTON, Del. – Multiple people, including children between the ages of two and nine, were rescued from a Wilmington dwelling after life-threatening levels of carbon monoxide were found in the building.
The incident happened Friday, around 12:30 in the afternoon, on the 900 block of North Madison Street.
Firefighters were called to the dwelling, which was divided into various apartments, due to a carbon monoxide alarm.
Crews found carbon monoxide readings over 500 parts per million, a life-threatening level.
Firefighters then broke down doors inside two neighboring apartment buildings, finding at least two children unresponsive and at least seven other people in need of immediate medical attention.
Two adults were taken to Wilmington Hospital and one person refused medical attention.
MORE HEADLINES:
No details were provided regarding anyone’s condition.
Officials believe the colorless, odorless gas surfaced while a contractor was working in the basement of the building.
“He was conducting remediation or cleaning and had a gas-powered pressure washer inside the basement while he was doing the work,” Captain Matthew Marsella, with the Safety and Training Unit of the Wilmington Fire Department, explained.
Captain Marsella says gas-powered appliances, including power washers and generators should only be used outside, at least 20 feet away from any home. “Be safe. Don’t think just because you have a window open that that’s enough to remove carbon monoxide. Use extension chords for generators and longer hose attachments for pressure washers.”
Signs of CO poisoning include dizziness, tiredness, shortness of breath and chest pains. Pets should also be monitored if they are acting out of the ordinary.
A thorough investigation is underway conducted by the Wilmington Fire Marshal, while Wilmington L&I is handling the scene. The Fire Marshal’s office encourages anyone in need of a carbon monoxide detector to call them at 302-576-3120, as they have a small supply and want to help people stay safe. More information can be found on the Wilmington Fire Department website.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 5:01AM
NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPVI) — A gunshot victim jumped on a school bus full of students on Tuesday while trying to seek help in New Castle, Delaware.
The shooting happened just before 4 p.m. on Old Forge Road, near Appleby Road.
The bus driver called 911 to report the incident.
Police say the victim is hospitalized at Christiana Hospital. There was no word on his condition.
No other injuries were reported.
Further details on the shooting have not been released.
Copyright © 2024 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 1:05AM
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, Del. (WPVI) — Twenty-eight-year-old Zachary Yeldell is being accused of attacking an officer in New Castle County, Delaware.
It happened around 11:14 p.m. Monday when police responded to a disturbance at Midway Plaza Apartments, which is located on the 4800 block of Old Capitol Trail.
Police say officers responded following reports of an individual yelling in the hallway and kicking an apartment door.
When officers arrived, authorities say Yeldell hit an officer repeatedly before another officer arrived and helped detain the suspect.
The injured officer was treated at a local hospital and released.
Yeldell is facing several charges, including resisting arrest with violence.
Copyright © 2024 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
MARGARETVILLE, N.Y. (WBNG) —Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced a Margaretville man has been sentenced to State Prison for drug crimes.
The District Attorney’s Office said Dennis Fickeria, 43, of Margaretville, NY has been sentenced to four and half years in prison. Fickeria was originally charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.
On Jan. 3rd, according to Senior Investigator Christopher Erwin and other members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, they executed a search warrant at 1542 Jones Hollow Rd., Fickeria’s residence. As a result of the search, deputies found controlled substances and firearms.
On Oct. 28, the office said Fickeria appeared in court where he pled guilty to his charge. Fickeria admitted that he had possessed fentanyl intending to sell it. The office said the guilty plea was entered as part of a negotiated disposition.
In addition to the sentencing, the office said Delaware County Court Judge John Hubbard ordered Fickeria to be supervised by the Department of Parole for one year following his release.
The office said the court also forfeited the U.S. currency seized from Fickeria’s residence which it will use to fund law enforcement efforts in Delaware County.
Copyright 2024 WBNG. All rights reserved.
Southern California community plagued by destructive burglaries
Why Detroit Red Wings’ Alex Lyon is feeling in mood for holiday re-gifting
From migrating elephants to a divisive Jaguar, was this the best Design Miami yet?
IEEE Trips To Singapore, Japan, New Jersey, San Francisco, Bologna And Milan
Dallas Symphony’s Young Musicians program teaches music, life skills
Colorado Rockies game no. 116 thread: Zac Gallen vs José Ureña
Why Marjorie Taylor Greene was ‘kicked out’ of the Freedom Caucus according to Rep. Buck
See it: Tesla crashes into Columbus convention center at 70 mph
Fox News Politics: Georgia the whole day through
Death of missing Oregon girl found in stream ruled homicide
Trump names Herschel Walker, Nicole McGraw to ambassador positions before issuing warning to GOP senators
New European Parliament intergroups: What’s in and What’s Out
Michael Cohen: I used to execute Trump’s threats against the press | CNN Politics
GOP senator moves to block feds from disposing of border wall materials amid auction backlash
Mysterious disease in DRC is severe malaria, health authorities say
-
Business1 week agoOpenAI's controversial Sora is finally launching today. Will it truly disrupt Hollywood?
-
Politics5 days agoCanadian premier threatens to cut off energy imports to US if Trump imposes tariff on country
-
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25782636/247422_ChatGPT_anniversary_CVirginia.jpg "Inside the launch — and future — of ChatGPT")
Technology6 days agoInside the launch — and future — of ChatGPT
-
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25789444/1258459915.jpg "OpenAI cofounder Ilya Sutskever says the way AI is built is about to change")
Technology4 days agoOpenAI cofounder Ilya Sutskever says the way AI is built is about to change
-
Politics4 days agoU.S. Supreme Court will decide if oil industry may sue to block California's zero-emissions goal
-
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25546252/STK169_Mark_Zuckerburg_CVIRGINIA_D.jpg "Meta asks the US government to block OpenAI’s switch to a for-profit")
Technology4 days agoMeta asks the US government to block OpenAI’s switch to a for-profit
-
Politics6 days agoConservative group debuts major ad buy in key senators' states as 'soft appeal' for Hegseth, Gabbard, Patel
-
Business3 days agoFreddie Freeman's World Series walk-off grand slam baseball sells at auction for $1.56 million