Blaze breaks out in Chase Bank building in downtown Detroit
The building’s security tried in vain for months to get Fire Commissioner Don Austin’s administration to inspect the building.
Heidelberg Project rebuilds after fire claims eclectic home
It was the second fire to strike the world-famous art installation on Detroit’s east side in the past year.
Photos: Heidelberg house burns down
Melted plastic dolls, charred metal chairs and soot-covered stuffed animals poked out of the house.
Going, going, not gone! No takers in Packard auction
Now the city must make a tough decision – take possession of the property or sell it for pennies on the dollar.
Packard Plant burns; developer misses deadline to buy ruins
It was back to usual at the abandoned, sprawling Packard Plant on Detroit’s east side.
Dispatch system fails, disrupting emergency calls in Detroit
A similar crash in July prompted Police Chief Craig to pledge the problem would never happen again
Security guard asleep while arsonist sets building ablaze
Firefighters were shocked to find two men asleep in a car outside of the burning building.
Arson investigators a no-show at Detroit fire-bombing
The apartment building was severely damaged, displacing more than 20 residents.
Thieves loot Detroit fire station of beds, belongings, TVs
Gone was the entire kitchen that firefighters had remodeled with their own money for Christmas 2011.
Man masturbates, barks like dog as historic club burns
The naked lurker crawled on his hands and knees, with his tongue out, and gazed at the flames.