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‘Person of interest’ questioned in apartment fire that killed 5 in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on March 8, 2017   Fire, Headline  

‘Person of interest’ questioned in apartment fire that killed 5 in Detroit

Five people were killed and four seriously injured in an apartment fire in Detroit.

12 hours of Devils’ Night: 11 houses, 1 apartment building and 1 garage burn

By Steve Neavling on October 31, 2016   Fire, Headline  

12 hours of Devils’ Night: 11 houses, 1 apartment building and 1 garage burn

One firefighter was injured, and a puppy was saved from a burning house.

11 houses, 2 buildings burn in Detroit during first 12 hours of Devils’ Night period

By Steve Neavling on October 30, 2016   Fire, Headline  

11 houses, 2 buildings burn in Detroit during first 12 hours of Devils’ Night period

Traditionally, Devils’ Night fires peak from late Oct. 30 to early Halloween.

From toilet paper to molotov cocktails: A brief history of Devils’ Night

By Steve Neavling on October 29, 2016   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline  

From toilet paper to molotov cocktails: A brief history of Devils’ Night

It began innocently enough: Young pranksters draped toilet paper on trees and threw eggs at houses in Detroit.

Polka Dot Rebellion: Heidelberg Project survived on guts, vision of Tyree Guyton

By Steve Neavling on August 14, 2016   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Headline, posts  

Polka Dot Rebellion: Heidelberg Project survived on guts, vision of Tyree Guyton

In the early 1990s, artist Tyree Guyton held a gun to his head. He didn’t pull the trigger and instead created a world-renowned outdoor art exhibit. Now he’s ready for something new.

Live blog: Close-up look at all fires during Fourth of July weekend

By Steve Neavling on July 2, 2016   Fire, Headline  

Live blog: Close-up look at all fires during Fourth of July weekend

Firefighters are bracing for what has become the most destructive three-day period for fires in Detroit – July 2-4. We’ll provide details of every fire, with videos and photos.

Forget Devils’ Night. Fourth of July weekends are far more destructive

By Steve Neavling on July 2, 2016   Fire, Headline  

Forget Devils’ Night. Fourth of July weekends are far more destructive

During a 10-hour period on the Fourth of July last year, more than 60 fires broke out in homes, commercial buildings, garages, cars and trash cans.

Video: Law enforcement officer gets rough with photographer

By Steve Neavling on June 30, 2016   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline  

Video: Law enforcement officer gets rough with photographer

A Detroit law enforcement official appeared to assault a photographer who was obeying orders and retreating at a fire scene on the west side.

Dousing the Devil: Record low fires break out during pre-Halloween tradition

By Steve Neavling on November 1, 2015   Fire, Headline  

Dousing the Devil: Record low fires break out during pre-Halloween tradition

Devil’s Night recorded the fewest number of fires since at least the 1970s.

Devil’s Night is on pace to record fewest fires in decades

By Steve Neavling on October 31, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire  

Devil’s Night is on pace to record fewest fires in decades

For the first time since the 1970s, Detroit is on pace to record fewer than 90 fires during the three-day Devil’s Night period.

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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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