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12-year-old boy killed, 2 burned in Monroe County garage fire
Read full article: 12-year-old boy killed, 2 burned in Monroe County garage fireA 12-year-old boy was killed overnight when a garage caught fire in Monroe County, and his father and brother were burned while trying to rescue him, officials said.
Pontiac house fire that killed 2, injured 5 was no accident, officials say
Read full article: Pontiac house fire that killed 2, injured 5 was no accident, officials sayNot only was the fire intentionally set, but investigators also said the person who started the fire deadbolted an exit door on the second story to prevent anyone from escaping.
Police trying to identify ‘shadowy figure’ seen inside Pontiac home before fire killed 2, hurt 5
Read full article: Police trying to identify ‘shadowy figure’ seen inside Pontiac home before fire killed 2, hurt 5Police in Oakland County are trying to identify a “shadowy figure” who was seen walking between the rooms of a Pontiac home moments before it went up in flames, ultimately killing two people and injuring five others.
Survivor of Pontiac fire that killed 2, injured 5 speaks out: ‘I don’t know how I made it’
Read full article: Survivor of Pontiac fire that killed 2, injured 5 speaks out: ‘I don’t know how I made it’Two people were killed and five others were injured early Monday morning in a Pontiac fire, officials said.
Man convicted in fatal Royal Oak township fire released after 15 years over ‘compromised’ investigation
Read full article: Man convicted in fatal Royal Oak township fire released after 15 years over ‘compromised’ investigationA judge agreed to close the case against Deering, who spent 15 years behind bars for a fire that killed five children.
Oakland County prosecutor seeking investigation into man’s 2006 conviction in deadly fire that killed 5 children
Read full article: Oakland County prosecutor seeking investigation into man’s 2006 conviction in deadly fire that killed 5 childrenOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said she is “gravely concerned” about potential ethical breaches after reviewing the 2006 murder conviction of Juwan Deering related to a deadly fire that killed five children.
Barn fire in western Michigan kills several farm animals
Read full article: Barn fire in western Michigan kills several farm animalsBERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. – A large barn fire killed multiple animals Thursday morning in Berrien County. According to authorities, the Chikaming Township Fire Department were called to the fire at about 5:30 a.m.Fire crews were able to save two horses, two goats and some of the chickens, but some chickens, a peacock and four llamas -- including three babies -- were killed by the fire. “By the time we were able to do anything, it was so totally involved there was absolutely no way that anybody could go inside to try to get the other animals out,” said fire chief Mike Davidson. “It had too much of a head start on us.”The cause of the fire is under investigation, but authorities believe no foul play is involved.
2 killed in Detroit house fire believed to be caused by space heaters
Read full article: 2 killed in Detroit house fire believed to be caused by space heatersDETROIT – Fire crews believe space heaters were the cause of a fatal house fire Saturday morning in Detroit. According to authorities, the bodies of two men were found in a bedroom in a home on Lauder Street, near the intersection of Hubbell and Fenkell avenues. The Detroit Fire Department said several space heaters were found in the home and they believe the propane and kerosene heaters were being misused. Authorities said the fires appears to be accidental, but the investigation is ongoing. RELATED: Detroit apartment fire that injured 3 likely caused by stoves used for heat
Fire on Detroit’s east side kills 1, injures 4
Read full article: Fire on Detroit’s east side kills 1, injures 4DETROIT – A fire at a group home on Detroit’s east side killed one man and injured four others Friday morning. It happened on Burns Avenue, near I-94 and Van Dyke Avenue. The group home was significantly damaged and the building might be a total loss. The other four men were rushed to a hospital to be treated for burns and smoke inhalation. AdWindows blown out due to the intense heat with damages extending around to the front and porch of the home.
2 found dead after massive fire rips through home on Detroits west side
Read full article: 2 found dead after massive fire rips through home on Detroits west sideDETROIT Firefighters are investigating after two people were found dead in a home that was ravaged by a massive fire on Detroits west side. They got inside the building, and in doing their search, they found two victims in the front room, Detroit fire Capt. READ: Shooter returns to Detroit crime scene firing shots at officers before fleeing againOfficials said they found food and medicine inside the house. It went into the second floor, and then, of course, it ended up burning into the roof area, Fornell said. Tremendous amount of heat coming out.Investigators dont believe the second floor was occupied.
Two children, two adults injured in house fire on Detroits west side
Read full article: Two children, two adults injured in house fire on Detroits west sideAuthorities are investigating a house fire on Pearson Street in the area of Joy Road and Evergreen. Sources told Local 4 four people have been taken to the hospital. Two children, ages 5 and 9 are in critical condition. Two adults are also hospitalized. Stay with Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit for updates.
Three people killed in fire on Detroits east side
Read full article: Three people killed in fire on Detroits east sideDETROIT Three people have been killed in an early Thursday morning fire on Detroits east side. The fire happened at a home on Helen and 7 Mile roads. No ages or genders of the victims have been released. Investigators are trying to determine a cause of the fire. Stay with Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit for updates.
Detroit house fire being investigated as potential homicide after 3 bodies found inside
Read full article: Detroit house fire being investigated as potential homicide after 3 bodies found insideDETROIT Police took two men in for questioning Thursday after the bodies of three men and an unidentified pet were found in a burned house on Detroits east side. ORIGINAL STORY: 3 men found dead in house fire on Helen Street in Detroit; 2 arrestedPolice said they are investigating the incident as a potential homicide and are unsure if the men inside died before the fire started. Police said the fire could have started in the living room and could have been an arson to cover up the cause of death of the men inside. Deputy Commissioner David Fornell of the Detroit fire department said the bodies inside were so badly burned that they couldnt be recognized, but neighbors believe the man -- known by most as Greedy -- whos lived there for seven years was inside. He was a real good guy, a real good guy, said neighbor Gilbert Rodriguez.
3 bodies found inside Detroit home after explosion, 2 taken into custody
Read full article: 3 bodies found inside Detroit home after explosion, 2 taken into custodyDETROIT Police are questioning two men about a house fire early Wednesday morning on Detroits east side. Neighbors were startled out of their sleep to the sounds of a house explosion. Police say the suspects were arrested on unrelated warrants but theyre still being questioned. Neighbors claim to have heard gunshots before the explosion and saw a person fleeing the scene after the explosion. Police said the next step is identifying the bodies and finding out how they died before they can potentially press charges on the men taken into custody.
Man killed in Harper Woods house fire
Read full article: Man killed in Harper Woods house fireHARPER WOODS, Mich. – Investigators from the Harper Woods Fire Department are probing a deadly house fire that started early Thursday morning at a home in the area of Vernier Road and I-94. However, Harper Woods officials later said the grow operation actually was for bonsai plants. A house burned Jan. 9, 2020 in the 21100 block of Country Club Drive in Harper Woods, Mich. (WDIV-TV)Grosse Pointe Woods and Grosse Pointe Farms fire departments also assisted Harper Woods with putting out the fire. Dave Mehl, of the Harper Woods Fire Department. Mehl did not know for sure if the house had working smoke detectors.