1 Dead Following House Fire On Detroit’s West Side
Detroit’s West Side December 2 2017: An early morning fire claimed the life of 1 and injured another on Saturday morning. Detroit Fire’s Engine 30 was dispatch to Cherrylawn & Elmhurst for an “activated fire alarm” this morning at around 10:30am.
Shortly after dispatching Engine 30, Detroit Fire’s Central Dispatch notified Engine Company 30 that they were responding to a dwelling fire. Central Dispatch immediately upgraded the alarm and dispatched additional companies to the fire.
On arrival, Engine Company 30 advised dispatch that there were civilians trapped inside the dwelling. 1 civilian was discovered outside and administered first aid by Detroit EMS medics.
A subsequent search of the dwelling discovered another victim in bed in an upstairs bedroom.
The Detroit Fire Department dispatched a department chaplain to the scene.
The departments Senior Chief 203 and DPD Arson were also sent.
Ages and names of the victims haven’t been released.
What began as Still Alarm w/activated fire alarm has progressed to 2 dwelling fires w/injuries, DFD Arson, Chaplain & Senior Chief on scene.
12078/12072 Cherrylawn,
At least 1 dead.#DetroitFire‘s Engines 30 40 42 Ladder 17 SQ5 & Chief 8. https://t.co/8MAvMXNT3G
— Motor City 911 (@DetroitScanner) December 2, 2017
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