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South Korean hotel fire that killed 7 was likely made worse by the lack of sprinklers, officials say
Read full article: South Korean hotel fire that killed 7 was likely made worse by the lack of sprinklers, officials sayA fire that killed seven people in a South Korean hotel was possibly made worse by the lack of sprinklers.
A fire in a 16-story Hong Kong residential building kills at least 5 people and injures dozens
Read full article: A fire in a 16-story Hong Kong residential building kills at least 5 people and injures dozensA fire in a large, mostly residential building in Hong Kong has killed at least five people and left another 36 injured.
Police seek person of interest linked to house fire on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Police seek person of interest linked to house fire on Detroit’s west sideThe Detroit Police Department is seeking information regarding a person of interest linked to a house on fire on the city’s west side.
Crews put out 17 fires in Ann Arbor amid Michigan football championship celebrations
Read full article: Crews put out 17 fires in Ann Arbor amid Michigan football championship celebrationsFire crews extinguished more than a dozen small blazes in Ann Arbor on Monday night after the University of Michigan won the national football championship game.
Massive fire displaces hundreds of seniors living in Southgate apartment complex
Read full article: Massive fire displaces hundreds of seniors living in Southgate apartment complexA massive fire on a second-story balcony has displaced hundreds of senior citizens living at the Southgate Meadows Apartment Complex.
Rock Paper Scissors permenantly closing Saline stores after ‘challenging months’ and fire
Read full article: Rock Paper Scissors permenantly closing Saline stores after ‘challenging months’ and fireIn an email to customers, owner Lisa Roberts said damage to Rock Paper Scissors Junior--the brand’s child-focused toy shop--plus recent challenges prompted the closure.
Israeli military kills Palestinian gunman as settlers rampage through Palestinian town
Read full article: Israeli military kills Palestinian gunman as settlers rampage through Palestinian townIsraeli police say that a Palestinian assailant has opened fire at an Israeli military checkpoint in the occupied West Bank before being shot and killed.
House fire reported in Ann Arbor’s Bryant neighborhood; pollen may have spread flames
Read full article: House fire reported in Ann Arbor’s Bryant neighborhood; pollen may have spread flamesAnn Arbor Fire Department crews were called to Eden Court in the Bryant neighborhood around 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Resident says fire alarms didn’t go off when fire broke out at Alden Towers apartment in Detroit
Read full article: Resident says fire alarms didn’t go off when fire broke out at Alden Towers apartment in DetroitA resident said there were no flashing lights or alarms ringing out after a fire broke out at the Alden Towers apartment building in Detroit.
Fire destroys main post office in Philippine capital, a nearly 100-year-old neoclassical landmark
Read full article: Fire destroys main post office in Philippine capital, a nearly 100-year-old neoclassical landmarkA massive fire has destroyed the main post office in the Philippine capital, a nearly 100-year-old neoclassical landmark.
Chief: Indiana plastics fire reduced to a single hot spot
Read full article: Chief: Indiana plastics fire reduced to a single hot spotA fire chief says crews working to fully extinguish an Indiana plastics fire have reduced its smoldering areas to a single hot spot as officials prepared to decide if a dayslong evacuation order should be lifted.
Wildfires in Michigan rages out of control as string of warm weather brings high risk
Read full article: Wildfires in Michigan rages out of control as string of warm weather brings high riskThe dry conditions sparked a fire warning from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, as even the slightest mistake could quickly become a disaster.
Residents evacuated through windows after fire starts in laundry room of Pittsfield apartment
Read full article: Residents evacuated through windows after fire starts in laundry room of Pittsfield apartmentThe residents of an apartment in Pittsfield Township were evacuated through windows after a fire that started in the laundry room caused smoke to fill the building, officials said.
Building catches fire in Downtown Grosse Pointe Park, threatening nearby businesses
Read full article: Building catches fire in Downtown Grosse Pointe Park, threatening nearby businessesFire crews battled a blaze overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning that broke out at an unused building in Downtown Grosse Pointe Park.
Residents, cats, pig rescued when 7 departments help battle house fire in Macomb County
Read full article: Residents, cats, pig rescued when 7 departments help battle house fire in Macomb CountySeven fire departments helped battle a fire in Macomb County, rescuing residents, cats, and a pig from the fully engulfed house.
Who was ‘Pat’? Woman believed to be mother of 2 from California found dead in Detroit 33 years ago
Read full article: Who was ‘Pat’? Woman believed to be mother of 2 from California found dead in Detroit 33 years agoThe body of an unidentified woman was found after an accidental fire in Detroit 33 years ago.
‘I couldn’t get out on my own’: Ypsilanti Township man honored for saving neighbor from burning home
Read full article: ‘I couldn’t get out on my own’: Ypsilanti Township man honored for saving neighbor from burning homeA Ypsilanti Township man was honored at a meeting Tuesday night for saving his neighbor from a burning home.
3 transported to hospital as crews battle fire at Oakland Estates Mobile Home Park in Auburn Hills
Read full article: 3 transported to hospital as crews battle fire at Oakland Estates Mobile Home Park in Auburn HillsTwo residents and a firefighter were transported to a hospital during a fire at Oakland Estates Mobile Home Park in Auburn Hills.
BP refinery fire should have little impact on fuel prices, officials say
Read full article: BP refinery fire should have little impact on fuel prices, officials sayA BP refinery fire occurred in Ohio Tuesday night, and some drivers say they are nervous that the incident will drastically impact gas prices.
85-year-old man rescued after downed power line leads to fire in Roseville
Read full article: 85-year-old man rescued after downed power line leads to fire in RosevilleLocal 4 has seen the danger firsthand of downed power lines as a senior citizen was rescued after a home went up in flames in Roseville.
Families forced from homes after suspicious fire in Superior Township
Read full article: Families forced from homes after suspicious fire in Superior TownshipAfter several suspicious fires, families were forced from their homes in a Washtenaw County community. Four fires within a week and a half now have state police investigating. Fortunately, nobody has been hurt, but neighbors are concerned a serial arsonist is setting these fires.
Police: Man didn’t like smell of cigar he bought so he dumped gas in Detroit store, set it on fire
Read full article: Police: Man didn’t like smell of cigar he bought so he dumped gas in Detroit store, set it on fireA gas station clerk in Detroit had to escape after an angry customer took a bucket of gasoline, dumped it in the store and set it on fire.
Man torches convenience store after cigar argument in Southwest Detroit
Read full article: Man torches convenience store after cigar argument in Southwest DetroitVideo from inside a gas station convenience store captures the moment an angry customer sets the place on fire which is a frightening moment, especially for a clerk who did manage to escape the fire.
Family loses everything in Eastpointe apartment fire allegedly started by Detroit EMT
Read full article: Family loses everything in Eastpointe apartment fire allegedly started by Detroit EMTLives have been changed forever because of the arson fire as Local 4 spoke with a mother and grandmother who lost the home she had there less than two months after losing her sister.
Man accused of starting fire that destroyed part of Eastpointe apartment complex
Read full article: Man accused of starting fire that destroyed part of Eastpointe apartment complexPolice have arrested a 31-year-old man who is accused of starting a fire at an Eastpointe apartment complex that forced several residents to relocate, and caused significant damage to the building.
2 rescued from balcony as crews battle fire at Heatherwoods Apartments in Inkster
Read full article: 2 rescued from balcony as crews battle fire at Heatherwoods Apartments in InksterA firefighter and a tenant were transported to a hospital and treated for smoke inhalation as crews battled an apartment fire in Inkster.
Inside the efforts to rescue a veteran firefighter who became trapped when Detroit house collapsed
Read full article: Inside the efforts to rescue a veteran firefighter who became trapped when Detroit house collapsedA Detroit firefighter was trapped for hours as other firefighters rushed to get him out after a home collapsed.
2 taken to hospital after fire breaks out at Thompson Tower apartment building in Inkster
Read full article: 2 taken to hospital after fire breaks out at Thompson Tower apartment building in InksterAt least two people have been rushed to a hospital after a fire broke out at the Thompson Tower apartments in Inkster.
$5,000 reward offered in Kalamazoo Planned Parenthood Arson, police say
Read full article: $5,000 reward offered in Kalamazoo Planned Parenthood Arson, police sayThe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, in conjunction with Kalamazoo Public Safety, says the reward is for the information leading to the arrest of the allege suspect responsible.
Detroit man faces arson charges for house fire that collapsed, trapping and injuring firefighters
Read full article: Detroit man faces arson charges for house fire that collapsed, trapping and injuring firefightersA 34-year-old Detroit man is facing numerous charges for his alleged involvement in a house fire that collapsed on firefighters, trapping at least two and injuring eight.
$25K reward for info that leads to conviction of those responsible for Detroit fire that trapped firefighters
Read full article: $25K reward for info that leads to conviction of those responsible for Detroit fire that trapped firefightersA reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the Detroit house fire that trapped two firefighters and injured others.
Person of interest in custody in arson at Detroit home that collapsed on firefighters, sources say
Read full article: Person of interest in custody in arson at Detroit home that collapsed on firefighters, sources sayA person of interest linked to an arson at a Detroit home that collapsed on firefighters Thursday is in custody, according to sources.
Serial arsonist set house fire that led to firefighter’s dramatic rescue in Detroit, officials say
Read full article: Serial arsonist set house fire that led to firefighter’s dramatic rescue in Detroit, officials sayEight Detroit firefighters were hospitalized after the collapse of the vacant building seen in the video player above. One of them was trapped under the rubble for two hours as his fellow first responders worked to free him.
2 firefighters rescued after burning building collapses on them in Detroit, chief says
Read full article: 2 firefighters rescued after burning building collapses on them in Detroit, chief saysTwo firefighters have been rescued after they were trapped under debris when a vacant burning building collapsed in Detroit, officials said.
Fundraiser for businesses impacted by fire in Holly to take place in August
Read full article: Fundraiser for businesses impacted by fire in Holly to take place in AugustIt’s been nearly a month since a massive fire devastated a city block in downtown Holly. The historic Holly Hotel, Andy’s Place, the Elks Lodge, and Antique Mall is all out of commission right now, causing workers to be displaced, but help is on the way.