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Carbon monoxide poisoning at U St. building sends 8 to hospital

Rachel Pickarski — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 14:13:11 +0000

WASHINGTON — High levels of carbon monoxide were found inside a three-story building on the 500 block of U St. in northwest D.C. Sunday morning.

Eight people from that building were transported to local hospitals, all with not life-threatening injuries.

The source of the carbon monoxide was traced to a furnace in the building.

D.C. fire and EMS remind residents to check that they have working carbon monoxide detectors in their homes.

For information on recognizing symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, visit the .

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Water main break closes roads in Montgomery Co. neighborhood

Rachel Pickarski — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 20:10:31 +0000

WASHINGTON — A water main break has left residents without water and closed four eastbound lanes on University Boulevard at Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park, Maryland, on Sunday.

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission reports that a crack in the pipe is longer than they expected and repairs will continue into the evening.

WSSC official Luis Maya said they hope to have the water back on for residents around 5 p.m.

Below is a map of the general area of the water main break.

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Luis Maya is the WSSC official.

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Manassas man missing after boat overturns in Potomac River

Rachel Pickarski — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 11:37:40 +0000

WASHINGTON — A 40-year-old man from Manassas, Virginia, is missing after a boat overturned in the Potomac River off Possum Point around 8 p.m. Saturday, officials said.

Search and Rescue from Prince William, Fairfax, and Charles counties are involved.

SEARCH CONTINUES: On Potomac near for Manassas man, 40, after boating accident last night.

— Maryland NRP (@MDNRPolice)

Maryland Natural Resources Police say the search is ongoing and that they’ve been on the water since 10 p.m. Saturday.

A map of the general area:

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Authorities identify 1 dead in Woodbridge house fire

Rachel Pickarski — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 13:00:40 +0000

WASHINGTON — One person died in a fire in Prince William County, Virginia, July 30.

The victim was identified as James Patrick Morrogh, 61.

The cause of the fire is under investigation but no foul play is suspected. Morrogh’s death appears to have been a result of the fire, according to Prince William County Fire and Rescue.

The fire broke out in a single family home in the 1500 block of Walnut Street in Woodbridge shortly before 6 a.m., authorities say.

Fire crews arrived at the home and found an occupant inside. Morrogh was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

One person died after a house fire in Woodbridge. Fire is being investigated by PWC police detectives and Fire Marshal’s Office.

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Below is a map of the area of the fire.

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