Detroit Fire Department

Emily Barker, a 38-year-old Clinton Township firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service Rifle Helitack crew, was killed in a wildfire in western Colorado near the Utah border. Her remains were returned to Michigan on July 9, and the Detroit Fire Department honored her with an escort along I-94.

A firefighter sustained a minor injury while battling a fire at a vacant apartment complex on Detroit’s west side. The incident occurred on Fenton Street near Grand River Avenue and Telegraph Road. The Detroit Fire Department reported the fire was under control, with crews remaining for cleanup, and the cause is under investigation.

Firefighters are battling a large fire at a vacant apartment complex on Detroit’s west side near Fenton Street, Grand River Avenue, and Telegraph Road. The Detroit Fire Department reported no injuries and that the fire appears under control, though the cause remains unknown.

The Detroit Fire Department is urging safe generator use following the deaths of three children in two incidents, likely caused by preventable carbon monoxide poisoning.

Two children in Wayne County died from carbon monoxide poisoning after a portable generator was used in a garage during a power outage. Detroit Fire Chief Dennis Hunter reported three such deaths in southeast Michigan over the weekend, urging residents to follow safety guidelines to prevent CO exposure.

Downtown Detroit is preparing for the 2026 Ford Fireworks, with large crowds expected and barricades in place. The city extended the curfew for minors to 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. due to past incidents, including a shooting last year, and businesses are adjusting to accommodate the event.

First responders and private citizens rescued 12 people from capsized sailboats in the Detroit River near Belle Isle during severe weather on June 10. No serious injuries were reported, and all rescued individuals declined medical treatment.

Barbara Jones, a Detroit woman, had her U-Haul truck set on fire hours before moving into her first home, with investigators considering it arson. The truck contained nearly all her belongings and irreplaceable family items, and coworkers have launched a GoFundMe to support her after the incident.

A sudden storm on the Detroit River caused seven sailboats to capsize, leading to a successful multi-agency rescue operation that saved all 26 people on board without injuries. Private boaters also assisted, and officials emphasized the importance of weather awareness and water safety following recent incidents on the river.

A Warren police chase resulted in the death of Remeious Washington, 48, when a fleeing vehicle ran a red light and collided with his car. Five juveniles fled the scene, four were arrested, and investigators linked them to multiple recent crimes. Washington's family criticized the police for continuing the chase into a busy intersection and delaying aid.

One resident was injured after jumping from a window to escape a house fire on Detroit’s east side. Firefighters responded to the 11600 block of Chatham, found heavy fires, and transported the individual with cuts and smoke inhalation to the hospital. No other injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.