DETROIT – One person was injured after jumping from a window to escape a house fire on Detroit’s east side.
The incident occurred on Wednesday (June 17), when firefighters were dispatched shortly before 3 p.m. to the 11600 block of Chatham in response to reports of a house fire with people possibly trapped inside.
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DFD said the first-responding company arrived 5 minutes and 34 seconds after the 911 call was received.
Upon arrival, crews reported heavy fire conditions on both stories of the home.
Firefighters also said they located the person who had jumped from a window to escape the blaze.
Officials said the individual suffered cuts and smoke inhalation and was transported to a local hospital in temporary serious condition.
DFD initially received reports that another person remained inside the residence, prompting firefighters to conduct a thorough search of the home.
No additional occupants were found.
Officials later learned that the person believed to be trapped inside had been located elsewhere.
No other injuries were reported.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and the cause remains under investigation.