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Bees had built a nest on the roof of the Brandon Township man's house.
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Bees had built a nest on the roof of the Brandon Township man's house.
The apartment building has about 25 units, and sources say at least ten units were damaged or destroyed in the fire.
Firefighters are trying to get the upper hand on a large apartment fire on Detroit's west side.
"They didn't fire bomb it, they walked in there with a gas can and set that thing on fire and pulled off," a neighbor said.
Crews were called back to the scene after the fire flared up again about an hour later, with flames shooting through the roof.
The probe covers about 52,000 Spyder three-wheeled motorcycles from the 2008 through 2014 model years.
A Detroit firefighter was rushed to the hospital after being hurt while battling a church fire on Detroit's east side.
Neighbors say squatters are responsible for setting two fires overnight at the same home on Detroit's northwest side.
One woman was rushed to the hospital after an apartment fire, late Friday afternoon.
Drivers on I-75 in Detroit Friday morning got an eyeful of a massive fire burning across the river at a Canadian food processing plant.
An investigation will be conducted to find out what caused a fire that destroyed a recycling center in Warren on Saturday.
Fire crews were able to contain an early morning blaze before it did too much damage to a popular Oakland County shopping center.
The store is located on McNichols between Joseph Campau and Gaylord.
There were no injuries but a lot of thick, black smoke as a result of a commercial building fire, Friday evening in Detroit.
WWJ received more than a dozen calls from concerned citizens about Friday's fire.
The fire was limited to one aisle in the store, located 70 miles south of Grand Rapids. Damage is estimated at more than $10,000.
The flames were so thick, several people were trapped inside -- unable to get out on their own.
Investigators on the scene tell WWJ they have reason to believe this is a homicide case.
A family with two teenagers, a young child and a baby had a close call Friday morning after their home went up in flames.
A psych exam will indicate if Timothy Beetschen is competent to stand trial in connection with a house fire and explosion that killed his 69-year-old mother.
Police say a man is on the run after crashing a stolen vehicle into a dollar store in Highland Park.
No serious injuries have been reported and there is no word yet on what caused the fire in the Hidden Trails Apartment complex in Monroe.
At one point fire officials asked nearby residents to keep windows closed and turn off air conditioners but residents were not asked to leave their homes.
A 50-year-old Oakland County man could spend the rest of his life behind bars for allegedly setting a house fire that killed his mother.
A neighbor told WWJ the son had been drinking and became belligerent when he couldn't find any more booze.
The father of 22-year-old Haja Cedano, from Kentucky, is speaking out after his daughter was killed in a shooting at a funeral repast in Detroit last week.
Matthew Tkachuk had his sixth career hat trick and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
At least four people have died, and several others were injured after multiple tornadoes ripped through Southwest Michigan on Friday, authorities say.
If passed by the voters, the proposal would create a new voter ID requirement and voter roll verification.
In a show of solidarity, organizers of the Save Our Children March in Detroit are gearing up for a protest to help victims of human trafficking this weekend.
At least two tornadoes were reported in Southwest Michigan on Friday amid severe weather, according to CBS Detroit's Chief Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey.
Former University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges.
The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather across southeast Michigan for Friday night.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens announced on Thursday that he's seeking approval from the provincial government to place a temporary toll using Huron Church Road, which connects the bridge on the Canadian side.
The father of 22-year-old Haja Cedano, from Kentucky, is speaking out after his daughter was killed in a shooting at a funeral repast in Detroit last week.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Matthew Tkachuk had his sixth career hat trick and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Surging global oil prices due to the Iran war are leading to a spike in gasoline costs for U.S. motorists.
Economists had forecast a gain of 60,000 jobs last month. The unexpected drop was due to job losses in health care and the federal government.
The time change known as daylight savings is set to start for 2026, meaning most Americans will lose an hour of sleep when they "spring forward" on Sunday, March 8.
Victor Wembanyama had 38 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in completing a sweep of Detroit, beating the Pistons 121-106 on Thursday night.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Matthew Tkachuk had his sixth career hat trick and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Former University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker says he has requested a release from the team.
Victor Wembanyama had 38 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in completing a sweep of Detroit, beating the Pistons 121-106 on Thursday night.
A woman who worked for former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore is no longer employed by the school.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
The Detroit Red Wings were relatively active ahead of the trade deadline on Friday. The Wings made three trades this week, including bringing in a top veteran name to help support the defense.
Three former presidents were among the dignitaries in Chicago on Friday, celebrating the life of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Catholics and other Christian denominations around the world are observing Lent. With that comes the Friday Fish Fry until Easter weekend. This week, we checked in with St. Isaac Jogues in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. CBS News Detroit gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how the Men's Club prepares.
The father of one of the victims who was killed at a Detroit funeral repast last week is speaking. The victim, a 22-year-old woman, was originally from Kentucky and was in the Detroit for the funeral.
At least four people have died, and several others were injured after multiple tornadoes ripped through Southwest Michigan on Friday, authorities say.