Possible Arson Kills Two In Detroit
Detroit Fire’s 6th Battalion was called to an occupied dwelling fire late Tuesday night at Lakewood & E Jefferson in the Detroit east side neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers.
Dwelling Fire: DFD’s 6th Battalion to Lakewood/Jefferson for a dwelling fire. Civilians trapped/jumping from windows https://t.co/Nu3dFdEqdb
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911 received a call asking for fire at around 1125PM. The caller stated civilians were trapped, some jumping from windows. The residence was later described as a adult foster care/group facility.
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Battalion Chief 6 reported the 2 story residence at 629 Lakewood fully involved upon arrival.
Engine 32 was the first engine company on the scene and immediately started putting water on the fire.
Battalion Chief 6 notified central dispatch that companies were in rescue mode.
Responding Companies:
Engine’s 32, 41, 52. Ladder Truck 31, Squad 6 and Battalion Chief 6.
Additional Companies requested by Battalion Chief 6 during the firefight included Engine’s 58, 46, 9 & 17.
Car 608 (Detroit Fire Photographer), Senior Chief 203 and Detroit Police Arson Car’s 809 & 812 also responded.
Engine’s 41 & 46 discovered victims on the 2nd floor.
Witnesses on scene told fire investigators that someone had thrown something through a downstairs window that may have started the fire.
The 2 victims are described as a 60 year old male and a 59 year old female.
An additional 56 year old woman was conveyed by Detroit EMS for unknown injuries.
Ladder Truck 31 issued a Disposition Code 32 following the fire. (Suspicious in Nature)
The investigation into the cause of the fire continues.
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