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How to help residents impacted by explosion, fire in Orion Township

No deaths reported, officials confirm

Crews are responding to an apparent explosion near some homes in Orion Township. (Copyright 2024 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.)

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Orion Township officials confirm no one has died as a result of a fiery explosion at a condo Tuesday evening.

A condo at Keatington New Town Association off Waldon between Joslyn and Baldwin roads exploded and burst into flames at around 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 19, 2024. Two people were taken to a hospital with critical injuries.

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The Orion Township Fire Department and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office confirmed no one died, but many were displaced. The township provided resources to residents who need aid or information and those interested in helping those impacted.

Resources for residents impacted

Any victims who need support can call the American Red Cross at 1-800- RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Victims can also call the Township at 248-391-0304 ext. 2009.

Donations and contributions

Anyone interested in making cash donations can do so through Love INC of North Oakland County by phone at (248) 693-4357 or online at https://loveincofnoc.org/.

Clothing and food donations can be dropped off at Woodside Bible Church at Canterbury Village at 2500 Joslyn Road. Residents in need of food may use Woodside’s Village Food Pantry, also located in Canterbury Village—their phone number is (248) 391-1900.


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Samantha Sayles is an Oakland University alumna who’s been writing Michigan news since 2022. Before joining the ClickOnDetroit team, she wrote stories for WILX in Lansing and WEYI in Flint.

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