New Detroit Fire Commissioner Jones promises ‘a new day’ for beleaguered department
Commissioner Jones has wasted no time cleaning up what consultants called a “cover-up culture” in the mismanaged fire department.
Elderly man beaten, set afire and robbed in his Detroit home
The 91-year-old man was dead when firefighters found him inside his house.
Detroit firefighter died while on duty; cause of death under investigation
Sgt. Vince Smith was found dead in his firehouse.
Tenant eradicating bed bugs believed to have started 3-alarm blaze
Three firefighters were injured trying to rescue residents.
Detroit City Council approves Eric Jones as new fire commissioner
The former assistant police chief now has the authority to appoint new top brass to deliver on a pledge to clean up the beleaguered Fire Department.
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
Although the number of fires have leveled off during Devil’s Night over the past five years, this year poses more significant challenges.
Loveland shows areas most vulnerable to fires during Devil’s Night period
If the past four years are any indication, Detroit is likely to see more than 90 fires during the three-day Devil’s Night period beginning Thursday.
Deadly fire breaks out in house near 3 closed firehouses in Detroit
By the time firefighters arrived, flames were tearing through the windows of a second-floor bedroom on Detroit’s west side.
Suspicious fire burns 4 houses on healthy block in southwest Detroit
In the past 48 hours, fires burned 19 houses, six commercial buildings and two apartments.