One child dead, another clings to life after EMS no-show at Detroit house fire
As two children lay unconscious from breathing heavy smoke when their west-side house caught fire this morninbg, paramedics never arrived.
Black smoke prevents neighbors from saving elderly woman in second fatal fire this weekend in Detroit
The smoke was too thick, suffocating and disorienting to reach the 83-year-old woman in her bedroom.
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.
Veteran Detroit News reporter caught up in sex scandal with state treasurer’s ex-wife
The Detroit News has removed its veteran city hall reporter from his beat following allegations that he was having an affair with the estranged wife of state Treasurer Andy Dillon.
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.
FBI informant in Kilpatrick corruption case lied repeatedly, raising questions about witnesses
The idea was to poke holes in the informant’s credibility, and Kilpatrick’s defense attorney did just that.
Lawlessness ensues as Detroit paramedics come under increasing attack
Detroit EMS paramedics have come under attack at least five times over the past three days, leading to fears that some neighborhoods are becoming too dangerous even for emergency workers.
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.
Fired Detroit attorney Crittendon, who opposes state intervention, announces bid to run for mayor
Mayor Dave Bing convinced a majority of city council members last week to fire Crittendon as corporation counsel because of her commitment to challenge any state financial takeover in court.