DEADLY FIRE

Two people died early Thursday morning in a fire that engulfed a home on Detroit’s west side.

A 12-year-old boy was killed overnight when a garage caught fire in Monroe County, and his father and brother were burned while trying to rescue him, officials said.

A man was killed Wednesday when a house caught fire on Detroit’s west side, officials said.

Not only was the fire intentionally set, but investigators also said the person who started the fire deadbolted an exit door on the second story to prevent anyone from escaping.

Police in Oakland County are trying to identify a “shadowy figure” who was seen walking between the rooms of a Pontiac home moments before it went up in flames, ultimately killing two people and injuring five others.

Two people were killed Thursday in a house fire on Detroit’s west side, officials said.

Two people were killed and five others were injured early Monday morning in a Pontiac fire, officials said.

Two people were killed and five others were injured early Monday morning in a Pontiac fire, officials said.

A judge agreed to close the case against Deering, who spent 15 years behind bars for a fire that killed five children.

The man and woman were charged with involuntary manslaughter because the El Dorado Fire killed a firefighter, San Bernardino, Calif., authorities said.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said she is “gravely concerned” about potential ethical breaches after reviewing the 2006 murder conviction of Juwan Deering related to a deadly fire that killed five children.

The West Bloomfield Police Department is investigating the death of a 41-year-old woman after an explosion took place at a home Friday.

A 44-year-old woman and two dogs were killed overnight in a fire at a Novi condominium, officials said.

BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. – A large barn fire killed multiple animals Thursday morning in Berrien County. According to authorities, the Chikaming Township Fire Department were called to the fire at about 5:30 a.m.Fire crews were able to save two horses, two goats and some of the chickens, but some chickens, a peacock and four llamas -- including three babies -- were killed by the fire. “By the time we were able to do anything, it was so totally involved there was absolutely no way that anybody could go inside to try to get the other animals out,” said fire chief Mike Davidson. “It had too much of a head start on us.”The cause of the fire is under investigation, but authorities believe no foul play is involved.

DETROIT – Fire crews believe space heaters were the cause of a fatal house fire Saturday morning in Detroit. According to authorities, the bodies of two men were found in a bedroom in a home on Lauder Street, near the intersection of Hubbell and Fenkell avenues. The Detroit Fire Department said several space heaters were found in the home and they believe the propane and kerosene heaters were being misused. Authorities said the fires appears to be accidental, but the investigation is ongoing. RELATED: Detroit apartment fire that injured 3 likely caused by stoves used for heat

DETROIT – A fire at a group home on Detroit’s east side killed one man and injured four others Friday morning. It happened on Burns Avenue, near I-94 and Van Dyke Avenue. The group home was significantly damaged and the building might be a total loss. The other four men were rushed to a hospital to be treated for burns and smoke inhalation. AdWindows blown out due to the intense heat with damages extending around to the front and porch of the home.

DETROIT Firefighters are investigating after two people were found dead in a home that was ravaged by a massive fire on Detroits west side. They got inside the building, and in doing their search, they found two victims in the front room, Detroit fire Capt. READ: Shooter returns to Detroit crime scene firing shots at officers before fleeing againOfficials said they found food and medicine inside the house. It went into the second floor, and then, of course, it ended up burning into the roof area, Fornell said. Tremendous amount of heat coming out.Investigators dont believe the second floor was occupied.

Authorities are investigating a house fire on Pearson Street in the area of Joy Road and Evergreen. Sources told Local 4 four people have been taken to the hospital. Two children, ages 5 and 9 are in critical condition. Two adults are also hospitalized. Stay with Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit for updates.

DETROIT Three people have been killed in an early Thursday morning fire on Detroits east side. The fire happened at a home on Helen and 7 Mile roads. No ages or genders of the victims have been released. Investigators are trying to determine a cause of the fire. Stay with Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit for updates.

DETROIT Police took two men in for questioning Thursday after the bodies of three men and an unidentified pet were found in a burned house on Detroits east side. ORIGINAL STORY: 3 men found dead in house fire on Helen Street in Detroit; 2 arrestedPolice said they are investigating the incident as a potential homicide and are unsure if the men inside died before the fire started. Police said the fire could have started in the living room and could have been an arson to cover up the cause of death of the men inside. Deputy Commissioner David Fornell of the Detroit fire department said the bodies inside were so badly burned that they couldnt be recognized, but neighbors believe the man -- known by most as Greedy -- whos lived there for seven years was inside. He was a real good guy, a real good guy, said neighbor Gilbert Rodriguez.

DETROIT Police are questioning two men about a house fire early Wednesday morning on Detroits east side. Neighbors were startled out of their sleep to the sounds of a house explosion. Police say the suspects were arrested on unrelated warrants but theyre still being questioned. Neighbors claim to have heard gunshots before the explosion and saw a person fleeing the scene after the explosion. Police said the next step is identifying the bodies and finding out how they died before they can potentially press charges on the men taken into custody.

HARPER WOODS, Mich. – Investigators from the Harper Woods Fire Department are probing a deadly house fire that started early Thursday morning at a home in the area of Vernier Road and I-94. However, Harper Woods officials later said the grow operation actually was for bonsai plants. A house burned Jan. 9, 2020 in the 21100 block of Country Club Drive in Harper Woods, Mich. (WDIV-TV)Grosse Pointe Woods and Grosse Pointe Farms fire departments also assisted Harper Woods with putting out the fire. Dave Mehl, of the Harper Woods Fire Department. Mehl did not know for sure if the house had working smoke detectors.