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Fatal House Fire-Dispatch Audio

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W Parkhurst & John R

Jan 26 2026: Detroit Fire Department units responded to a dwelling fire at W. Parkhurst & John R at 5:24 a.m. Battalion Chiefs 8 and 5 assumed incident command.

Engine 44 arrived on scene and stretched lines on a working fire involving a dwelling. The structure was initially believed to be vacant; however, Ladder Truck 18 located a victim inside the residence and began removal.

Detroit EMS Medic 16 was dispatched to the scene and initiated CPR upon arrival. DEMS Supervisor 1107 and DEMS Medic 20 also responded, with Medic 20 serving as backup. Medic 16 transported the critically injured victim to DRH, where the victim was pronounced deceased.

Companies on fire scene:

  • Engines 35, 44, 56
  • Ladder Truck 18
  • Squad 3
  • Battalion Chiefs 8, 5
  • DEMS Medic 16, Medic 20
  • DEMS Supervisor 1107

Detroit Fire Dispatch Audio-Fatal Dwelling Fire

Exploding Manhole Covers / Utility Incident in Downtown Detroit

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Washington Blvd & Lafayette Blvd-Downtown

Detroit – January 21, 2026

At approximately 12:45 a.m., Detroit Police responded to reports of multiple manhole covers exploding near Washington Boulevard and Lafayette Boulevard. Officers on scene reported fire and flames emitting from the manholes.

DPD secured the area and restricted pedestrian and vehicle access for public safety. Detroit Fire Department Engine 1 and Ladder Truck 20 were dispatched and responded to the scene. Power outages were reported in the surrounding area, and DTE Energy was notified.

DTE advised they do not provide electrical service in that specific area, but stated they would send a crew to evaluate natural gas infrastructure. Public Lighting Department (PLD) was also notified, as they provide electrical service in the area.

During the incident, Battalion Chief 1, Engine 9, and Ladder Truck 20 were dispatched to investigate a fire alarm activation in the electrical room at 1020 Washington Blvd (Hotel Indigo). The alarm was believed to have been triggered by the power interruption.

Michigan Gas Utilities (MichCon) was requested and responded with an estimated 15–20 minute ETA at approximately 1:11 a.m.

At 1:21 a.m., Battalion Chief 1 directed Engine 9 and Ladder Truck 20 to remain at Hotel Indigo to monitor conditions. Engine 1 remained on scene at the manhole incident location.

According to Detroit Police officers on scene, power was restored at approximately 1:57 a.m.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the manhole explosions remains under investigation.

Detroit Fire Occupied Dwelling Fire, Albany & Emery

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Occupied Dwelling Fire On Detroit’s East Side

Detroit’s East Side (212PM 7.25.24): Detroit Fire responded to the 19300 block of Albany x Emery on reports of a dwelling fire. Engine 56 reported stretching on a burning dwelling. Engine 56 also reported a civilian on scene stated everyone inside the dwelling were out. Battalion Chief 8 had incident command with Battalion Chief 3 as safety officer.

Companies on fire scene: Engines 56, 60, 44, Ladder Truck 23, Squad 3, Battalion Chief’s 3/8, DEMS Medic 16.

There were no injuries on the fire scene.

Commercial Building Fire 12201 Harper

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Small Fire at 12201 Harper

Detroit’s East Side 1003PM 7.24.24: Detroit Fire was dispatched to 12201 Harper on reports of a commercial building fire. Squad 6 was first on the fire scene and reported the first engine would be stretching. Battalion Chief 3 had incident command. Chief 3 reported a small fire in a commercial building and canceled the commercial assignment, leaving the standard box on scene.

Companies on fire scene: Engines 46, 52, 50, 58 Ladder Truck’s 23, 31, Squads 6/3 and DEMS Medic 13

Dwelling Fire Gratiot & Lappin, NE Detroit

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Single Family Occupied Dwelling Fire

Detroit’s NE Side 8:26PM 7.24.24: Detroit Fire responded to the 14700 block of Lappin on reports of an occupied dwelling fire. Engine 50 reported smoke showing upon arrival. Battalion Chief 3 had incident command, Chief 6 safety officer. BC3 made Squad 6 the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team).

Primary & Secondary searches conducted were negative according to dispatch audio.

Companies on Fire Scene: Engine 50, Engine 46, Engine 60, Ladder Truck 23, Squad 6 and DEMS Medic 23.