Numerous explosions force evacuations, second-alarm in downtown Detroit

Firefighters evacuated an office building and cordoned off a section of downtown Detroit this morning after several explosions caused a fire in the high-rise and prompted concerns of more widespread problems. Buy cymbalta 20mg

Firefighters took no chances after spotting smoke in the 16-story Fort Washington Plaza following at least two explosions between 8:10 a.m. and 8:35 a.m., calling a second-alarm and evacuating the building.

The fire broke out after numerous manhole covers blew off between Cass and Woodward and W. Fort and W. Congress this morning.

Three warming buses were ordered to the scene for evacuees stuck outside in the cold. Buy Clomid 50mg

It’s unclear what caused the explosions, but people have complained for months of gas leaks in that area. Officials are concerned about more explosions. Buy diflucan 200mg

Firefighters determined the smoke came from the electrical room and later called off the second-alarm. No one was injured.

Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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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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