Families, Children Escape Fire Possibly Caused By Illegal Hookup
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.
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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.
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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.
A two-alarm fire in a senior high rise apartment building sent dozens of residents out of the building, wondering where they will spend the night.
More than 60 students have been displaced after an early morning fire damaged their sorority house near the University of Michigan campus.
The fire was in an apartment located along Hall Road, M-59, west of Gratiot.
Authorities say two units sustained heavy damage, while others in the building have smoke and water damage.
Two young men have been arraigned on sexual assault charges in a case that could possibly be connected with a fire that completely destroyed an apartment building on the city's west side.
Officials say everyone was able to escape a fire that quickly spread through an Oakland County apartment building.
Firefighters in Detroit battled single digit temperatures and frozen hoses as they fought a suspicious fire on the city's west side.
Firefighters say everyone is accounted for after part of a condominium complex in Oakland County went up in flames.
Firefighters responding to the scene initially had trouble tapping into the fire hydrants.
Arson investigators are trying to determine the cause of the fire that started around 9 a.m. on a home on Clifton Street near Livernois and West Warren.
A 55-year-old man has been charged with arson on accusations he set multiple fires that damaged six houses in Detroit within a few minutes.
A fire has destroyed one of the few remaining houses at the famous Heidelberg Project in Detroit, which has been targeted by arsonists for nearly a year.
Police are trying to figure out if the fire has anything to do with an alleged sexual assault that was reported at the apartment complex overnight.
A sleeping family in Pontiac got the scare of a lifetime when they were awakened by flames tearing through their home.
Authorities have recovered the body of a 86-year-old woman following a condo fire in Grosse Ile that forced the evacuation of the complex and an elementary school to shut down.
The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office reissued charges against a 34-year-old man, more than two years after he allegedly broke into a woman's home in Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
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Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and the Detroit Land Bank Authority are celebrating the 67 Detroiters who are receiving deeds to their homes on Friday.
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A Warren man was sentenced after being convicted by a Macomb County jury in July on all charges, including 10 felonies, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced Friday.
A man ran over and injured an Eastpointe police officer with a truck loaded with items from English Gardens in a pursuit that traveled from Eastpointe into the City of Detroit, police say.
The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office reissued charges against a 34-year-old man, more than two years after he allegedly broke into a woman's home in Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and the Detroit Land Bank Authority are celebrating the 67 Detroiters who are receiving deeds to their homes on Friday.
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A Warren man was sentenced after being convicted by a Macomb County jury in July on all charges, including 10 felonies, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced Friday.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Victoria Viktorovna Aquilina, 43, entered the U.S. more than 20 years ago and never became a citizen. Federal prosecutors in Detroit say she voted in person in the 2024 presidential election anyway.
Two 20-year-olds have been arrested and charged with hazing and disorderly conduct in relation to the incident.
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
Workers in physically demanding jobs should be able to collect full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60, a Michigan lawmaker says.
The federal government is defending its officers after a fatal crash last weekend involving an immigrant in western Michigan.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
Dan Campbell has demoted offensive coordinators during the season in two of his previous five years with the Detroit Lions.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
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The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
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The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
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The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office reissued charges against a 34-year-old man, more than two years after he allegedly broke into a woman's home in Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
Bedrock, which is working to redevelop the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit, says the project is expected to be completed in 2036, two years earlier than projected in documents obtained by CBS News Detroit.
In this week's Fall Fridays series, CBS News Detroit's Karen Carter visits the Fire & Flannel Fest in Wyandotte. In attendance was the Lake Eerie Hexenbrut dance troupe.
Metro Detroit nonprofit Gathering Friends is opening a new resource designed to help women navigate life's transitions. The Closet is a boutique-style space offering clothing and essentials to women who need a fresh start.
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