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Home»Posts tagged with»Arson (Page 12)

Budget cuts nearly claim lives of children, senior severely injured in Detroit fire bombing

By Steve Neavling on May 22, 2013   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline, posts  

Budget cuts nearly claim lives of children, senior severely injured in Detroit fire bombing

Without enough ambulances on the streets, firefighters had to resuscitate a young boy themselves and rush him to the hospital because paramedics took too long to arrive.

Suspect arrested after Art Van family targeted in firebombing attempt at Grosse Pointe home

By Steve Neavling on May 17, 2013   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline, posts  

Suspect arrested after Art Van family targeted in firebombing attempt at Grosse Pointe home

The homemade bomb fizzled out before it caught fire at the Whittier home of Art Van Furniture President Gary Van Elslander.

Lens on Detroit: Suspicious fire ravages major installation at Heidelberg Project

By Steve Neavling on May 3, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline, Lens On Detroit, Life in Detroit, posts  

Lens on Detroit: Suspicious fire ravages major installation at Heidelberg Project

An early morning fire tore through an abandoned housed that served as an art installation at the world-renowned Heidelberg Project on the city’s east side.

Two people murdered in Detroit arson fire but investigators took more than hour to respond

By Steve Neavling on May 1, 2013   City Government, Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Fire, Government, Mayor's Office, posts  

Two people murdered in Detroit arson fire but investigators took more than hour to respond

It was another bad night in Detroit: Two dead. Another suspected arson. No law enforcement.

Prosecutor’s error denies justice for six Detroit firefighters injured in 2010 arson fire

By Steve Neavling on April 24, 2013   Crime & Fire, Featured Stories, Police, posts  

Prosecutor’s error denies justice for six Detroit firefighters injured in 2010 arson fire

Brian Baulch never saw the wall collapse. Cascading bricks knocked the 31-year-old unconscious and buried him in a heap of debris.

Video: Arsonists wreaked havoc Monday night as understaffed Detroit Fire Department struggles to keep pace

By Steve Neavling on April 16, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, City Government, Crime & Fire, Fire, Government, Lens On Detroit, Mayor's Office, posts, Video  

Video: Arsonists wreaked havoc Monday night as understaffed Detroit Fire Department struggles to keep pace

The fire department is so understaffed that the entire east side was without fire protection for about two hours while about 18 companies battled the fires.

Unruly Tigers fans suspected of setting fire to historic Brush Park home on Opening Day

By Steve Neavling on April 9, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, Crime & Fire, Fire, History, posts  

Unruly Tigers fans suspected of setting fire to historic Brush Park home on Opening Day

Built in 1910, the Victorian home was most known for its pioneering role in cancer treatment for residents of all backgrounds.

5 daunting challenges that may surprise Detroit’s new emergency manager

By Steve Neavling on March 18, 2013   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, City Government, Emergency Manager, Government, Mayor's Office, posts, State of Michigan  

5 daunting challenges that may surprise Detroit’s new emergency manager

Detroit’s new emergency manager will face some enormous obstacles.

Single arson drained fire resources for entire east side of Detroit; budget cuts endangering lives

By Steve Neavling on March 1, 2013   City Government, Crime & Fire, Fire, Government, Mayor's Office, posts, State of Michigan  

Single arson drained fire resources for entire east side of Detroit; budget cuts endangering lives

As Gov. Rick Snyder announces plans today to take over the city’s finances today, the state will be responsible for Detroit’s public safety crisis.

Fire at Sin City Diciples Motorcycle Club remains a mystery – as do the owner’s whereabouts

By Steve Neavling on February 8, 2013   Crime & Fire, Fire, posts  

Fire at Sin City Diciples Motorcycle Club remains a mystery – as do the owner’s whereabouts

The Jan. 29 fire raced through the cement-and-brick building on Gratiot just south of I-94, causing ammunition to explode.

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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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