DETROIT – An arson investigation is underway after two Detroit Firefighters were injured battling a house fire Wednesday morning on the city's west side.
The fire started shortly after 4 a.m. in the 8500 block of Minock Street, which is near Joy Road and Evergreen Road.
The injuries are non-life-threatening.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Authorities say a flammable liquid was set on fire and burned for sometime before emergency crews were called.
No other injuries were reported.
Breaking: West side house fire is arson. Flammable liquid poured, burned for a while before 911 was called. #local4pic.twitter.com/Juf5nmvQMi
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