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Home»Posts tagged with»Arson (Page 3)

Live Blog: A close-up look at all fires during Devil’s Night 2015

By Steve Neavling on October 30, 2015   Fire, Headline, posts  

Live Blog: A close-up look at all fires during Devil’s Night 2015

We’ll provide up-to-date details and a map of every fire through Halloween.

5 reasons Devil’s Night could be more destructive than recent years

By Steve Neavling on October 30, 2015   Fire, Headline, posts  

5 reasons Devil’s Night could be more destructive than recent years

Although the number of fires have leveled off during Devil’s Night over the past five years, this year poses more significant challenges.

Morning of hell: 3 firefighters injured, 7 houses destroyed, 2 fire trucks break down

By Steve Neavling on September 10, 2015   Fire, Headline  

Morning of hell: 3 firefighters injured, 7 houses destroyed, 2 fire trucks break down

Fire hydrants malfunctioned as overstretched firefighters did all they could.

In-depth survey reveals devastating impact of fires on Detroit’s neighborhoods

By Steve Neavling on September 2, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline  

In-depth survey reveals devastating impact of fires on Detroit’s neighborhoods

From Jan. 1 to July 31, fires damaged or destroyed more than 1,650 houses, apartments, commercial buildings, schools, hospitals and churches, according to Detroit-based Loveland Technologies.

Man convicted in arson that killed firefighter Walter Harris may get reduced sentence

By Steve Neavling on August 13, 2015   Crime & Fire, Featured, Fire  

Man convicted in arson that killed firefighter Walter Harris may get reduced sentence

The Michigan Court of Appeals on Wednesday dismissed the 41-year prison sentence of Mario Willis.

Detroit runs out of firefighters during destructive night on east side

By Steve Neavling on August 12, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline  

Detroit runs out of firefighters during destructive night on east side

Entire neighborhoods were without fire protection, forcing skeleton crews to battle blazes that spread to four occupied homes and contributed to the injury of a firefighter.

60+ fires broke out overnight on July 4 in Detroit, surpassing Devils’ Night

By Steve Neavling on July 6, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline, posts  

60+ fires broke out overnight on July 4 in Detroit, surpassing Devils’ Night

So many fires broke out that Detroit ran out of trucks to respond, leaving the city dangerously unprotected.

Detroit firefighters brace for Fourth of July weekend that rivals Devils’ Night

By Steve Neavling on July 4, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire, posts  

Detroit firefighters brace for Fourth of July weekend that rivals Devils’ Night

For four decades, Devils’ Night has been the most destructive period for fires in Detroit. Not anymore.

Number of suspicious fires rose again in May, sparing few sections of Detroit

By Steve Neavling on June 23, 2015   Crime & Fire, Fire, Headline  

Number of suspicious fires rose again in May, sparing few sections of Detroit

Detroit’s failing fleet of engines and trucks responded to more than 150 suspicious fires in houses, businesses, apartment buildings, schools and churches in the busiest month yet this year.

Popular marijuana dispensary set afire in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on June 14, 2015   Crime & Fire, Featured, Featured Stories, Fire  

Popular marijuana dispensary set afire in Detroit

Gas was doused on the roof of the cannabis store and set afire.

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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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