Fire News

Published April 27, 2021

New technology takes flight to help St. Clair Shores police, firefighters

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A year after submitting a grant application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to get an unmanned aerial system off the ground in St. Clair Shores, eight police officers and three firefighters have been trained to fly drones.

Published April 23, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Council approves 2020 Public Safety report

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In 2020, members of the Grosse Pointe Woods Department of Public Safety continued to serve residents and fight crime during a worldwide health pandemic.

Published April 20, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Suspect arrested after firefighters find body in residential blaze

ROSEVILLE — A suspect is in custody and has been charged with homicide and arson following an investigation by the Roseville Police Department and Roseville Fire Department after a fire destroyed a home in the Leslie’s Mobile Home Complex and a body was discovered inside.

Published April 19, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Investigation begins into fatal fire in Roseville

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Police Department and Roseville Fire Department are conducting an investigation into a fire that destroyed a home in the Leslie’s Mobile Home Complex and left one person dead.

Police rescue woman from house fire, firefighters douse blaze

Published April 19, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak police rescue woman from house fire, firefighters douse blaze

ROYAL OAK — At approximately 9 p.m. April 7, Royal Oak first responders received a 911 call about a burning house in the 700 block of Magnolia Avenue, where a husband, wife and their dog lived.

Published April 19, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Family eludes injury after garage explosion in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Fire officials believe an air compressor shorted out, causing a fire and explosions at a Macomb Township home.

Published April 19, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Discarded barbecue coals spark house fire

ST. CLAIR SHORES — There were no reported injuries in a house fire April 18 in the 20000 block of Elizabeth Street.

Published April 17, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Call goes out for photos, stories to celebrate Eastpointe Fire Department’s 100th anniversary

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Fire Department is one of the city’s oldest and most esteemed organizations. This year, it is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and two local leaders are putting out a book to celebrate it.

Troy Firefighters spray water on the exterior of Midwest Acorn, 501 Executive Drive, to extinguish a large fire that broke through the roof of the building April 11.

Published April 14, 2021

Troy Times

Firefighters extinguish fire breaking through roof of local business

TROY — An activated fire alarm at Midwest Acorn Nut Co., 501 Executive Drive, quickly turned into a blaze that took Troy firefighters and other emergency personnel over eight hours to extinguish and clean up April 11.

Published April 6, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Fire department extinguishes fire that originated in home’s heating system

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Fire Department recently put out a house fire that is believed to have begun in the heating system.

Published April 5, 2021

Madison - Park News

Proposal aims to rename part of I-75 in honor of late fire captain

MADISON HEIGHTS — When Madison Heights Fire Capt. Jeffrey Brozich unexpectedly died last month, the community came together to pay their respects.

Roseville firefighters put out 2 fires April 1

Published April 2, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville firefighters put out 2 fires April 1

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Fire Department responded to two house fires April 1 that were no joke.

Published March 26, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak firefighters respond to 4 fires in 4 days

ROYAL OAK — Royal Oak firefighters had a busy week.

Published March 24, 2021

Madison - Park News

Donations being collected to help daughter of late fire captain

MADISON HEIGHTS — Community members have been paying tribute to Madison Heights Fire Capt. Jeff Brozich, who recently died unexpectedly, leaving behind family including a daughter who is taking care of her mother facing breast cancer.

New ambulance on order in St. Clair Shores

Published March 23, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

New ambulance on order in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In an effort to “keep the trucks that are the busiest in the city rolling,” City Council approved the purchase of a new ambulance for the Fire Department

Published March 19, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Electric setup with heater blamed for deadly fire

STERLING HEIGHTS — A house fire that reportedly killed one person and injured another Feb. 27 was accidentally caused by an electrical mishap involving a space heater, according to the Sterling Heights Fire Department.

Published March 18, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens community steps up for fire victims

MOUNT CLEMENS — In the aftermath of a fire that left many displaced from a Mount Clemens apartment building, the community response has been overwhelming. So much so that food donations are no longer being accepted.

Published March 10, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Former Macomb Township fire chief remembered

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For over 30 years, Richard LaBaere was involved with the Macomb Township Fire Department, eventually earning the top spot of fire chief.

Residents warned of fire hazards associated with some batteries

Published March 9, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Residents warned of fire hazards associated with some batteries

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is warning residents of fire hazards that can result from batteries — in particular, the improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

Published March 9, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township promotes from within for new fire chief

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Fire Department recently welcomed a familiar face as its eighth fire chief after the previous chief of eight years retired in 2019.