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Homeowner Running Generator Dies Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A Baltimore resident is dead due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

According to officials, the power was out in the 3600-block of Keene Avenue and a homeowner had a generator running in his basement.

Officials were called to the home for the report of an unresponsive resident. When they arrived, they found elevated levels of carbon monoxide in the home.

The man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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