Around The Region

- Michael Dresser

Wounded war photographer treated at city hospital

An Associated Press photographer wounded in a bomb blast in southern Afghanistan was in a Baltimore hospital Monday to be treated for severe leg injuries. Emilio Morenatti's left foot was amputated because of the injury. "He is recovering well and is in good spirits," AP spokesman Jack Stokes said. "We'll know more about the next steps in his recuperation later this week." Morenatti and AP Television News videographer Andi Jatmiko were traveling last week with a U.S. military unit when their vehicle ran over a bomb planted in open desert terrain. Two soldiers were also hurt, including one who suffered severe leg wounds.

- Associated Press

Hotels fined for lack of carbon monoxide detectors

The Ocean City fire marshal's office has fined two hotels for failing to install carbon monoxide detectors. The Americana Hotel, which was evacuated and three people were sickened this month after high levels of carbon monoxide were discovered, has been fined $10,000. Authorities say it will stay closed until all carbon monoxide-producing equipment can be certified safe and installed properly. The El Capitan has been fined $2,000. A family of six was sickened by carbon monoxide at that hotel in June.

- Associated Press