Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Blaze Of Family Dollar In Hamtramck
The store is located on McNichols between Joseph Campau and Gaylord.
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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.
A popular restaurant just weeks away from reopening after a fire caused extensive damage last fall has gone up in flames again.
Fire crews have contained a two-alarm fire that broke out at a historic Detroit church.
Authorities say two families, one that includes five children and a dog, all safely escaped a fire on Detroit's west side that might have been caused by an illegal electrical hookup.
"Part of that repair involved a torch ..."
A long-time fixture in downtown Dearborn "where everybody knows your name" has been completely gutted by fire, which also destroyed a neighboring gift shop.
Firefighters believe a blaze that quickly engulfed a home on the city's west side and spread to others nearby was deliberately set.
Arson investigators aren't yet sure what caused the fire, which appears to have started in several spots on the third floor.
Authorities have shut down a portion of 18 Mile Road in Macomb County due to a fire at a metal coating business.
The fire was out within an hour and most residents were able to return to their apartments, except for those living on the third floor.
Two lawsuits are pending in the case of an apartment complex fire sparked by a tenant who tried to cook a squirrel with a propane torch.
"I want people to know that if you come into Detroit and you try to set a fire... we will find you and we will prosecute to the full extent of the law."
She said the American Red Cross is helping displaced families find temporary shelter.
Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1.
A 50-year-old man is dead after he was found under a dam in Midland, Michigan, on Saturday.
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Three people are injured and a 39-year-old woman was arrested after a head-on crash on Interstate 375 in Detroit early Saturday.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
The check-in counter for Spirit Airlines at the Detroit Metro Airport is empty, its lights are turned down and a message informs passengers that operations have shut down.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A Roseville, Michigan, woman faces two charges after prosecutors allege social media videos showed her hitting a child, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said.
Three people are injured and a 39-year-old woman was arrested after a head-on crash on Interstate 375 in Detroit early Saturday.
Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
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Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
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Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Air traffic control audio records showed the exchanges between controllers and the pilots of some of Spirit Airlines' final flights
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
The Detroit Pistons pulled off a stunning comeback against the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their playoff series.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
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A slight chance of some isolated showers later in the day
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Travel expert Julian Kheel says Spirit Airlines announcement that it's ceasing operations will have an impact on flight prices moving forward.
Spirit Airlines announced early Saturday that it was cancelling all of its flights and would be shutting down operations. Thousands of people across the U.S. are being impacted by the move, including people at Detroit Metro Airport. Veronica Ortega spoke to travelers whose Spirit Airlines flight at DTW was canceled.
Freezing temperatures are possible tonight, with warmer air expected by Monday.