Baby found, rescued from Detroit fire after mother says house is empty
DETROIT – An 18-month-old baby girl was rescued from a house fire on Riad Street on Detroit’s east side.
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The Detroit Fire Department said the fire is suspicious and reported the home was full of toxic smoke and burning accelerants.
Detroit Firefighter LaVaughn Williams said it was a surprise to find the young girl inside her crib. Authorities said not one person who got out of the home told fire crews there was a baby inside.
Williams said the room was filled with thick black smoke when he saw movement in the crib.
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