Four males were found dead by Detroit police early Wednesday on Detroit’s west side. At 12:45 PM, DPD responded to 8833 Fenkell and found 4 males unresponsive inside the 30×100 commercial building. DPD Scouts attempted to gain entry to the building but were turned back by CO fumes. Detroit Police scouts on scene advised dispatch that firefighters would need self contained breathing apparatus, or SCBA, in order to gain entry.
Units Dispatched:
Detroit Police Scouts from the 12th Precinct were first on the scene.
Detroit Fire’s 8th Battalion was dispatched on a SPECIAL with Detroit EMS.
Detroit Fire Companies Assigned to the Special: Battalion Chief 8, Engines 40, 42 and 43, Ladder Truck 17 and HAZMAT 1.
Detroit Fire’s HAZMAT 1 reported they may have a CO explosion but would need to make entry and set up a CO monitor to test air quality before giving a disposition.
Supervisors from Detroit EMS, Detroit Fire and Detroit Police arrived on scene at the request of Battalion Chief 8. Detroit Police Arson was also requested and Cars 805, 802 and 803 were dispatched to the scene. A Detroit Fire Marshal was also dispatched.
Detroit Police scouts reported a gasoline generator was operating inside the building when they arrived.
Detroit Police evidence techs were assigned to secure the scene for investigators. The ages and identities of the victims is unknown at this time. Foul play is not suspected.
8th Battalion/Hazmat/DEMS to Fenkell & Wisconsin for a special with DPD. DPD reports 4 down, FF will need breathing apparatus. CO incident
— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) November 23, 2016
DPD confirms 4 people are down inside the building. A DEMS supervisor has also been requested. MichCon responding.
— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) November 23, 2016
DFD Hazmat 1 reports a possible CO explosion @ Fenkell & Wisconsin. https://t.co/3omPFlz1l8
— The Detroit Scanner (@DetroitScanner) November 23, 2016