Fire crews on scene of blaze at vacant church in Detroit, one injury reported

Fire engulfs abandoned church in Detroit

Dozens of Detroit Fire Department crews were on scene early Monday morning for a vacant church that was on fire Avenue in Detroit.

Crews were called at 4:52 a.m. to the building on Grand River Avenue, near Ohio Street, Detroit Fire Department reported. Firefighters were on scene 4 minutes and 2 seconds after the 911 call, and by 6:50 a.m. the fire was under control.

One person has been injured as a result of the fire. He was in a building adjacent to the church. Detroit Fire Department said the man had burns and smoke inhalation injuries, and was taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital.

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