Fatal House Fire-Dispatch Audio

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