11 photos: Large fire tears through 2 houses on Detroit’s east side
Neighbors said scrappers recently tore apart the abandoned houses for any metal of value.
Arsons spike in April, damaging or destroying 142 houses, buildings in Detroit
The fires spread and damaged more than two dozen neighboring houses, in no small part due to delays caused by broken hydrants and malfunctioning rigs.
See details, photos of all 257 structure fires in Detroit in March
This is part of a yearlong project to document every fire in Detroit, where the arson rate is the highest in the nation.
February: Fires broke out in 163 structures, killing at least 5 people as rigs break down
Fires burned longer and caused more damage because of inoperable hydrants and the rapidly declining condition of the city’s rigs.
What can go wrong in a day? A whole lot for the Detroit Fire Department
When Detroit firefighters suit up for a run, they have come to expect just about anything.
Detroit on Fire: 220+ houses, buildings burn in January; fire rigs malfunction
Despite Detroit’s population decline, fires continue to devour neighborhoods at a punishing rate,
January: A list of all 220+ structure fires with photos, breakdowns
The following is a list of every destructive fire in a house, apartment, business or other building in Detroit in January 2015. This does not include small kitchen fires or nondestructive appliance mishaps. Car, garage and rekindles are not included. Buy premarin 0.625mg This information was collected by Motor City Muckraker using dispatch reports, run sheets, […]
We’re tracking every fire in Detroit in 2015 to provide unflinching look at crisis
Fires are ravaging neighborhoods, claiming lives and chasing residents out of the city.
Mystery: Fires break out in 7 houses on 1 block in Detroit
Investigators aren’t sure what caused the blazes, some of which broke out in occupied homes.
Body found inside burning historic apartment building in Detroit
Firefighters found a body inside the historic El Tovar apartment building shortly before 9 p.m. tonight.