Morning fire guts historic Woodward church near downtown Detroit
Flames quickly burst through every window of the hulking church, raising suspicions that an accelerant may have been used.
Small fire breaks out at Comerica Park in 9th inning of Tigers game
While the Tigers tried to rally in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Twins Friday evening, Detroit firefighters were called to extinguish a fire at the ballpark.
Detroit firefighters can’t catch break: Rig gets stuck, then breaks down
The Detroit Fire Department’s aging and battered ladder trucks have been breaking down faster than mechanics can fix them.
City does nothing as dangerous scrapping operation continues on Detroit’s east side
The unstable ceiling of the building is propped up with chemical containers.
Fire breaks out at crowded PJ’s Lager House in Corktown; 3 cats die
Firefighters were called to the popular bar on Michigan Avenue after an upper-level flat caught fire at 10:40 p.m.
Highland Park firefighters rescue 4 from burning home but denied aid from Detroit
Highland Park firefighters were overmatched by the three-house blaze on Tuxedo.
Second-alarm blaze breaks out at 20-story apartment building in Detroit
At least two residents were injured and waited more than a half hour for paramedics.
Detroit Fire Commissioner Jackson resigning because of life-threatening condition
Jackson’s sudden departure is sad news for a department that has almost universally supported its new leader, described as tough, smart and effective.
Saying goodbye to estranged father who went unclaimed in Detroit morgue
Kenneth Rouse wanted so much to be a part of his dad’s life.
Police catch girls, ages 11 to 13, trying to burn down vacant Detroit school
Police were shocked to find four girls setting fires inside the vacant Van Zile School.