Detroit firefighters overwhelmed by nearly 30 blazes on Fourth of July
Many of the fires spread to adjacent structures, and at least two rigs broke down.
Devil returns on Fourth of July weekend: 140 fires break out in Detroit
About 140 fires broke out in Detroit and Highland Park from Saturday night to sunrise Tuesday, nearly triple the number of blazes during the three-day Devils’ Night period last year.
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
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.
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
For four decades, Devils’ Night has been the most destructive period for fires in Detroit. Not anymore.
Popular WXYZ-TV meteorologist loses eye in fireworks accident
WXYZ-TV Chief Meteorologist Dave Rexroth is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday after he was seriously injured in a fireworks accident.
Up close: More than 100 fires break out over weekend, rivaling Devil’s Night
The fires posed a significant challenge to a city dangerously short on firefighters and equipment.
Kenyatta: Don’t celebrate the Fourth of July
By Steve Neavling Independence Day should not be celebrated tomorrow; it should be mourned, Detroit Councilman Kwame Kenyatta said this morning. The oft-misunderstood councilman questioned the wisdom of Detroiters celebrating the Fourth of July at a time when the city is anything but free. The state has partial control of the city, and Detroiters remain […]
Fireworks draw large crowds, few problems
By Steve Neavling Downtown Detroit brimmed with energy and tens of thousands of people during the 54th annual Detroit Target Fireworks Monday night. Despite fears of violence breaking out, police reported only a few brawls. And it’s no wonder. Police were everywhere – frisking teenagers, patrolling each street on foot and waiting in riot-ready buses. One […]