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House Fire On Detroit’s West Side Claims 1, Injures Another

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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.

 

Suspicious Fire Kills Two On Detroit’s East Side

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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.

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.


Full Detroit Fire Dispatch Audio

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.