Fire that resulted in Wayne-Westland firefighter's death ruled arson

WESTLAND, Mich. – Michigan State Police are investigating after a fire that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old Wayne-Westland firefighter was determined to be an arson by the Wayne-Westland Fire Department.

MSP's Second District Special Investigations Section is investigating the fire that took place at Marvaso's Restaurant and the Magic Stick Pool Hall on May 8 in Westland.

Westland firefighter Brian Woehlke died this past May when the roof of a burning business collapsed on him.

State police said they are now investigating Woehlke's death as a homicide due to the cause of the fire and his death while fighting it.

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Woehlke, who was hired in 2012, was the first firefighter to die in the line of duty in the department's 47-year history.

MSP is asking anyone who may have any information about the fire to contact Michigan State Police Special Investigation Section at 877-616-4677.

Police said anyone leaving tips can remain anonymous.

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