Morning 4: No one injured in fire at GM electric vehicle plant in Detroit -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Dec. 20, 2023

A fire halted production at General Motors' Factory ZERO in Detroit on Dec. 19, 2023. (WDIV)

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


All GM employees ‘safe’ after battery fire at Detroit EV plant

General Motors halted production Tuesday afternoon at an electric vehicle plant in Detroit after lithium-ion batteries caught fire, prompting an evacuation.

See more here.


Christmas weather forecast for Metro Detroit: Here’s what to expect

What’s the weather looking like for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Southeast Michigan?

Here’s a look.


These ‘weird’ ducks spend their winters in Michigan waters

As the winter cold settles in, many species of birds fly south to spend the season in a warmer climate.

That’s particularly true for waterfowl, which are birds that live on or near bodies of water, and can’t stick around when those waters freeze over. But what about aquatic birds that live super far north in cold climates -- where do they go?

Some of them come right here to Michigan.

Read more here.


Detroit Lions have 12 possible opponents in first round of playoffs -- how each matchup could happen

With three weeks left in the regular season, there are 12 teams the Detroit Lions could end up playing in the first round of the playoffs.

Learn more here.


Weather: Tracking rain before, on Christmas in Metro Detroit: What to expect




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Cassidy Johncox is a senior digital news editor covering stories across the spectrum, with a special focus on politics and community issues.

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