Detroit Firefighters Hampered By Low Water Pressure As Flames Spread Through 3 Homes
One resident claimed the fire hydrant in her neighborhood has been out of service for at least two years.
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One resident claimed the fire hydrant in her neighborhood has been out of service for at least two years.
Firefighters responded to the Cheesecake Factory, near I-96 and Novi Road inside 12 Oaks Mall.
Residents say they likely would have died in a fire if it wasn't for two young men who saved them from certain fate.
It wasn't immediately clear what caused the fire, which quickly consumed the building.
Crews responded to the junkyard after receiving multiple reports of thick, black smoke filling the air.
Authorities say the "all-clear" has been given at a downtown Detroit high-rise that was evacuated after a fire alarm was reported on the 42nd floor.
Apparently the fire started in the garage -- where something was being cooked -- then spread throughout the house.
A man who was "squatting" at a vacant house on Detroit's east side was injured after jumping from a window to escape a fire.
Investigators are looking for the cause of an early morning fire in Pontiac that sent man running for his life.
The blaze started around 8:30 a.m. at a home on Yellowstone Street near the area of Livernois and Grand River.
A campus emergency alert went out at 9:40 a.m. Thursday.
- An investigation is underway after a third alarm condominium fire in Auburn Hills.
Traffic backups are being reported on Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Township as firefighters battle a blaze at a former health club that is currently under renovation.
Firefighters were investigating a report of smoke in the area when they spotted flames on the roof of the animal control building.
The fire started in a vacant home before spreading to two other homes where people were sleeping inside.
"We certainly could still use a lot of food items, clothing and under-clothing for the residents both women and children," said a spokesperson for the facility.
Authorities say an 88-year-old woman was killed after being trapped in her burning home in northwest Detroit.
"Because of the fact that we could not get water in a timely fashion, this is what happens."
The fire is at PITSCH Companies near the intersection of Richmond Street NW and Alpine Avenue.
Her home might have gone up in flames, but that's not going to take the smile off the face of this Detroit mother.
Firefighters have rescued multiple residents from a burning apartment building in midtown Detroit.
"This is worse than Devil's Night," said one area resident.
Neighbors making the difference between life and death as fire erupts in a home on Detroit's southwest side.
Police told WWJ Newsradio 950 that the fire is at the Assumption Day Care Center on Marter Rd near Gaulkner.
The fire briefly caused a gawker delay on I-75 because of the large amount of smoke.
An anonymous tip about a threat prompted the Southfield Public School District to cancel classes at one of its schools on Friday.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
The board, comprised of two Republicans and two Democrats, voted unanimously on Friday to certify the results in all 83 counties.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
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An anonymous tip about a threat prompted the Southfield Public School District to cancel classes at one of its schools on Friday.
At least 32 officers' licenses are being investigated, according to MCOLES.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Chloe and Helena Bennett were inside their Orion Township condo when it exploded Tuesday night.
The board, comprised of two Republicans and two Democrats, voted unanimously on Friday to certify the results in all 83 counties.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
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General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
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Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
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Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
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The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
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The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
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The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
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In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
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Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Our weekend remains a little mild before cold air rushes in after Thanksgiving.
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A Warren police officer has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed two men on Sept. 30, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
Detroit Lions players have given back to the community in the past. On Friday, D.J. Reader gave out over 200 meals ahead of Thanksgiving.
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.