Millage proposal seeks more firefighters in Rochester Hills

In an emergency, every second counts. But in the city of Rochester Hills, response times are at risk because officials say they don't have enough firefighters. A millage on the upcoming primary ballot could change that by funding additional staff.

Good Samaritans, Detroit firefighters rescue woman from burning home

Detroit fire crews rescued an elderly woman from a blazing house fire, but not before a pair of Good Samaritans tried to save her first.

Officer catches baby thrown from burning home in Michigan
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The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a house fire on May 15 after reports of flames spilling out of a two-story residence. One officer caught an infant that was thrown by their mom during the chaos. Both the mother and child are expected to be okay. Video Courtesy of Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.

Suspect charged in E&L Supermercado fire in Southwest Detroit

A Southwest Detroit grocery store was destroyed with the flick of a lighter as new photos show what led up to this arson.

Family loses everything in early morning fire in Van Buren Township

Jessica Kaba and her 13-year-old son Eddie were awoken just before 7:30 a.m. April 11 to the sounds of a fire in their mobile home.

Two dead after Easter morning house fire in Detroit

Detroit Fire Department officials say a neighbor reported the blaze on Ashley Street, where crews found heavy fire conditions and two victims inside the home.

Lapeer Township garage fire contained before spreading

Upon arrival, crews found a single-family residence with an attached garage with flames spreading. Firefighters initiated fire suppression efforts and brought the fire under control, according to Fire Chief Mike Vogt.

Propane heater fire at abandoned Detroit school kills one, injures another

A freak accident at an abandoned school in Detroit. Investigators initially thought it was an electrocution, but it turned out to be a fire.

Health screening in Sterling Heights helps early detection of cancer in firefighters

Firefighters face invisible risks long after the flames are out, including elevated rates of certain cancers. Now there are efforts to help detect them early to help save those who save others on a daily basis.

Crews battle large blaze in Detroit

Firefighters were still on scene after 4 p.m., at a fire on Fenkell St.

One dead in Sunday morning fire in Detroit

The Detroit Fire Department responded to a fire in the 10200 block of Lanark just before noon. While fighting the fire, they found a man on the first floor of the house.