Burned-down houses become tombs for countless squatters in Detroit; city can’t afford excavation
Even when neighbors tell investigators that squatters are living in vacant buildings ravaged by fire, the city rarely does more than a cursory search.
Fire hydrants malfunction, baby girl dies in east-side blaze this morning
Unable to find working hydrants, firefighters dashed through heavy smoke and extreme heat to rescue a lifeless 10-month-girl from her upstairs bedroom early this morning.
Detroit firefighters lose control of blaze because six closest fire hydrants malfunctioned
Firefighters scrambled for blocks before getting lucky on the seventh hydrant.
Breaking News: At least one injured after fire breaks out at senior housing high-rise in Detroit
Tenants wedged into the stairways to escape smoke that was climbing the floors at the former Jeffries Housing Projects.
Elderly woman’s house burns for 21 minutes before strapped Detroit Fire Department responds
From Saturday night through this morning, fires far outpaced the number of firefighters who were able to respond.
Firefighters union: Detroit is choosing money over lives, shortcuts over solutions
Detroiters are being hit by a plan that they know nothing about and are facing a debilitating cut to their public safety system.
Blood on Mayor Bing’s hands? Another fire fatality following station closures
Firefighters believe they could have saved the man with disabilities if their station wasn’t closed.
Armed teen robs patrons at Woodbridge Pub before he messes with wrong person
The armed teen demanded anything of value. Another teen stood as lookout. Then their plan was foiled.
Chaotic night of fires: A death, broken down rigs, worn-down firefighters
The Detroit Fire Department is understaffed and likely will face another round of budget cuts this year.
Arsonists now face up to life in prison for fires that cause injuries
The dozens of arsonists who set abandoned houses and buildings on fire every week in Detroit now face up to life in prison if someone is injured in the blaze.