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Police: Quadruple fatal Lapeer County fire investigated as arson, homicide, suicide, set by victim

A 39-year-old woman is the “lone suspect” in a Lapeer County mobile home fire that left four dead, including the suspect.

Lapeer County mobile home fire that left 4 dead believed to be arson: ‘A horrific tragedy’

A 39-year-old woman is the “lone suspect” in a Lapeer County mobile home fire that left four dead, including the suspect.

Man killed in house fire on Detroit’s west side, officials say

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

Pontiac house fire that killed 2, injured 5 was no accident, officials say

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 trying to identify ‘shadowy figure’ seen inside Pontiac home before fire killed 2, hurt 5

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.

4 bodies found in remains of burned Lapeer County mobile home, officials say

Officials said they found the bodies of four people in the remains of a Lapeer County mobile home that caught fire early Monday morning.

4 people killed in Lapeer County mobile home fire, police say

Four people were killed Monday morning in a mobile home fire in Lapeer County, police said.

Elderly couple killed in house fire on Detroit’s west side

An elderly couple was killed early Thursday morning in a fire on Detroit’s west side.

Man, woman killed in fire that began in basement of Detroit home, officials say

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

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Man killed, woman seriously hurt in house fire on Detroit’s west side, officials say

A man was killed and a woman was seriously injured Monday in a house fire on Detroit’s west side, firefighters said.

Tips for protecting your household from a fatal fire

Across the state of Michigan, there has been a dramatic increase in fatal fires.

Survivor of Pontiac fire that killed 2, injured 5 speaks out: ‘I don’t know how I made it’

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

2 killed, 5 injured in Pontiac house fire, officials say

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

3-year-old girl killed in St. Clair County house fire

A 3-year-old girl was killed overnight when a house caught fire in St. Clair County, officials said.

69-year-old man dies in house fire on Detroit’s east side

Investigators are working to determine the cause of a house fire on Detroit’s east side that left one man dead.

Man convicted in fatal Royal Oak township fire released after 15 years over ‘compromised’ investigation

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

Woman killed in fire on Bobolink Street in Rochester Hills

A woman was killed overnight in a Rochester Hills mobile home fire, officials said.

Man, 69, dies in Chesterfield Township house fire

A 69-year-old man has died in a fire at his Chesterfield Township home Monday morning.

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No foul play suspected in boat cabin fire that killed 3 people, dog on Lake St. Clair

Police do not suspect any foul play in a believed boat cabin fire that killed three adults and one dog on Lake St. Clair over the weekend.

West Bloomfield house explosion kills woman

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

18-month old boy dies in house fire on Detroit’s east side

An 18-month-old boy died in a house fire on Detroit’s east side, according to officials.

Child killed in Detroit house fire that started in bedroom, firefighters say

Detroit firefighters said a child was killed Monday in a Detroit house fire.

Child killed in Detroit house fire that started in bedroom, firefighters say

Detroit firefighters said a child was killed Monday in a Detroit house fire.

Barn fire in western Michigan kills several farm animals

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.

2 killed in Detroit house fire believed to be caused by space heaters

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

Fire on Detroit’s east side kills 1, injures 4

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.

‘It’s unimaginable’: First responders devastated after 2 boys killed in Detroit house fire

DETROIT – It only took first responders six minutes from the time the fire broke out to make it to the home on Detroit’s east side engulfed in flames. “Units entered, we suppressed the fire and unfortunately we lost two children,” said Detroit Fire Commissioner Eric Jones. This is Christmas,” Jones said. When I got the call, I literally could not believe it.”Three other children escaped the home with several injuries. Local 4 learned that the mother had to jump from the second story with one child to make it out alive.

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Family grieves for 2 boys killed in house fire in Detroit on Christmas

DETROIT – The family of Dylan and Demarion, ages 6 and 7, are still coming to terms with the sudden and untimely death of the two young boys following a house fire on Helen Street in Detroit. Dylan and Demarion were home with their mother and three other siblings when flames broke out around 8:46 a.m. Christmas morning. Previous: 2 children die in house fire on Christmas morning in DetroitFirst responders quickly arrived to rescue as many children as they could. Dylan and Demarion were not able to to escape in time. The other children are expected to be OK.Watch the full report in the video above.

2 children die in house fire on Christmas morning in Detroit

Two children died in a house fire in Detroit on Christmas morning. DETROIT – Two children died in a house fire in Detroit on Christmas morning, according to officials. UPDATE: Family grieves for 2 boys killed in house fire in Detroit on ChristmasThree other children and one adult were transported to a hospital. It happened Friday morning in the 20000 block of Helen Street. The arson team is on scene investigating the cause of the fire.

Woman killed, child critically injured in suspicious Detroit house fire

DETROIT – The 20-year-old woman who firefighters pulled from a burning home in the 7400 block of Clayburn Street in Detroit Tuesday afternoon along with a young boy has died, confirmed Dave Fornell, Deputy Fire Commissioner. Detroit police are now investigating the case as a homicide and say the woman suffered a gunshot wound. The boy suffered burns and smoke inhalation. Officials say the woman was taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital with burns covering over 50 percent of her body and suffered from smoke inhalation. According to the Detroit Fire Department, firefighters pulled them from the house right when they arrived about noon Tuesday.

2 bodies burnt beyond recognition in Detroit house fire, officials say

DETROIT Officials are investigating a Detroit house fire that reportedly killed two people on Monday morning. The Detroit Fire Department says a house fire occurred at about 6:30 a.m. at 3791 Pingree Street. The bodies of two residents were reportedly found burnt beyond recognition on the first floor. Investigating officials say they do not have reason to believe there is any suspicious activity related to the incident. Stay with Local 4 News and ClickOnDetroit as we share updates on this developing story.

Couple dies in Van Buren Township house fire

VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. A husband and a wife in their 70s died in a house fire in Van Buren Township, according to officials. Van Buren Public Safety responded to a house fire in the Belle Harbor Estates Subdivision at 45510 Lilac Lane on Tuesday morning at 1:59 a.m. When police got on scene the fire was already well involved in the house, according to officials. Fire departments from Romulus, Belleville and Sumpter Township responded to the scene too. Van Buren Fire Department and Michigan State Police are investigating the cause.

9-year-old girl killed in house fire on Detroit’s west side

DETROIT – A 9-year-old girl died early Tuesday morning in a house fire on Detroit’s west side. READ: 9-year-old girl dies in fire on Detroit’s west side; siblings rescuedFlames were seen shooting out of the front of the building at around 3 a.m. A mother and father were inside and when they discovered the fire they worked to get the children out safely. The father went to the back of the house and broke windows with his bare hands. “The fire was basically confined to the living room and then to the little dining room off the side. Of course there is heavy smoke damage throughout the entire house,” Fornell said.

Detroit police investigating fatal fire that has been ruled homicide, 3 bodies found

DETROIT Neighbors were startled, some out of their sleep just 17 minutes after midnight, when a home explosion broke out on Helen Street -- leaving three dead. READ: Detroit house fire being investigated as potential homicide after 3 bodies found insideI just heard a real big bang. We have two people in custody right now that were questioning and police are going to be treating this as a homicide, Fornell said. He was a good, guy, man. He was a real good guy, Rodriguez said.

Witnesses: Man set fatal Detroit fire after argument about money

DETROIT – A man charged with two counts of murder in connection with an apartment fire that took the lives of a 31-year-old mother and her 4-year-old daughter was in court Friday. Police believe the fire was intentionally set by Dmarco Latham, 24, of Detroit. READ: DPD: Man arrested for allegedly causing fire that killed mother, child in apartment aboveIn court Friday, two witnesses said they heard Latham threaten to light the apartment on fire. Police said Latham had problems with the mother of his children, who lived in the same complex and Milligan and her children. The mother of Latham’s children took the stand Friday.

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