2 people killed, 1 injured in arson fire on Detroit’s east side

Detroit firefighters found the bodies of a man and woman in their east side home early this morning after it appears someone through an unknown accelerant through the first-floor window.

Firefighters were called to a burning house at Hoyt and Manning at 2:21 a.m.

“We have a report of civilians possibly trapped in the dwelling,” a dispatchers warned.

Firefighters also found an injured person who was rushed to the hospital in serious condition shortly after they arrived at 2:25 a.m.

At least 32 people have died in fires so far this year.

Police were called to the house Sunday night for an altercation.

The bodies were found upstairs at 2:23 a.m. and were removed on stretchers by EMS workers.

The victims were in their 20s, fire officials said.

Firefighters also called for police because of an “irate citizen.”

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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