2 die from injuries sustained in West Bloomfield house fire
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Two people who were rescued from a house fire in West Bloomfield Saturday have died from their injuries, officials said.
The fire broke out at the home on Red Coat Lane in the early morning on Saturday, July 22.
Firefighters rescued two residents from the house, but they succumbed to their injuries sustained in the fire Sunday.
Authorities have not released the identity of the residents.
Investigators are working to determine what caused the fire.
In addition, the West Bloomfield Fire Department reminds residents of the following fire safety tips:
- Test your smoke alarms monthly.
- Replace smoke alarms that are more than ten years old.
- Make sure smoke alarms are installed on every floor of your residence, outside of sleeping areas, and in every bedroom.
- Plan your escape. Prepare an escape plan, practice it, and make sure everyone in your family can follow the plan.
- When the smoke alarm goes off, GET OUT! Don't delay, exit the building and call 911 from outside.
