Fire News

Damage for this fire that investigators believe started in the attached garage of a home on Prosper Drive are expected to exceed $100,000.

Published June 12, 2018

TROY — A Troy family is homeless after the smoke and flames of a fire that started in the attached garage of a home on Prosper Drive, near Crooks and Long Lake roads, spread to the rest of the house just before 5 p.m. June 10.

Published June 11, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Fire inspections focus on prevention, education

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Whether it be a restaurant, a business or a home, all structures go through a process of inspection to make sure they’re safe for people to use.

Published June 8, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores Fire Department receives ‘Mission: Lifeline’ award

ST. CLAIR SHORES — For the second year in a row, the St. Clair Shores Fire Department has been honored by the American Heart Association for its lifesaving skills.

Published June 8, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Ducklings rescued by St. Clair Shores firefighters

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Duck, duck, duck ... safe! St. Clair Shores firefighters have rescued at least 19 ducklings from storm sewers so far this year, responding to calls on Socia Street and the area of 10 Mile Road and Jefferson Avenue May 29 and June 2.

Published June 7, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Gift helps fire department save animals

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Harrison Township Fire Department is now able to save even more lives thanks to a southeast Michigan organization whose mission is to insure the well-being of the canine community.

Crews battle a blaze in this farmhouse-style home on Square Lake Road in temperatures exceeding 86 degrees the evening of May 29.

Published May 30, 2018

Troy Times

Firefighters extinguish blaze in basement of home

A firefighter was treated for minor heat exhaustion after crews battled a basement fire at a farmhouse-style home on Square Lake Road, west of Dequindre Road, just before 8:30 a.m. May 29. The temperature exceeded 86 degrees when firefighters arrived at the scene.

A blaze started on a workbench in the basement of this home on Tanglewood Drive May 4.

Published May 16, 2018

Troy Times

Home fire starts on basement workbench in Troy

TROY — Troy firefighters responded to a fire at a home on Tanglewood Drive, in the Coolidge Highway and Square Lake Road area, just before 11:30 a.m. May 4. The caller reported seeing flames and smoke up to the ceiling.

Published May 15, 2018

Rochester Post

Rochester Fire Department launches social media campaign

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Fire Department recently launched a new social media campaign that Fire Chief John Cieslik said will give residents quicker access to department news and fire safety information.

Published May 15, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Fire officials remind residents of open burn ban

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Now that spring is here, many residents might be tempted to have a bonfire or to get rid of fallen winter branches by burning them.

Published May 15, 2018

Woodward Talk

Case involving Ferndale hash oil explosion sent to circuit court

FERNDALE — A man involved in a hash oil explosion at a Ferndale building will have his case bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court.Read More

Published May 14, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Explosion may have caused garage fire

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Macomb Township firefighters had to fight a house fire on the evening of May 8 that may have been caused by an exploding propane tank in the garage. Macomb Township Deputy Fire Chief Adam Munro said the department got the call around 7:30 p.m.Read More

Published May 14, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Fire destroys 8 apartments in Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At least eight apartments were destroyed in a fire May 6 in Shelby Township, but no one was injured during the incident.

Published May 9, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Twp., Shelby Twp., fire depts improve ISO ratings

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Residents in Macomb Township and Shelby Township could see their homeowners insurance go down a few dollars each year thanks to work done by the local fire departments.Read More

A dozen people, including 11 children, were evaluated at hospitals after a few living in home in "horrendous" condition fell ill.

Published May 9, 2018

Warren Weekly

Dozen taken to hospital after kids fall ill in Warren

WARREN — A woman’s trip to the hospital with three children who apparently fell ill at a home on Jewett Avenue prompted a welfare check from the Warren Fire Department on May 7. That lead to a massive public safety response, a police investigation and the potential for criminal charges.

Published May 8, 2018

Rochester Post

New Oakland Township fire station studied

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Township officials are examining two sites near the intersection of Adams and Silverbell roads for a new fire station location.

Published May 8, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield Fire Department changes hiring policies to attract more talent

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For those who want to fulfill their childhood dream of becoming a firefighter but haven’t been certified, now is your chance to do so in West Bloomfield.

Published May 3, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

‘Guardians’ honored for keeping county safe

MOUNT CLEMENS — Thirteen Macomb County first responders and military members were honored May 1 for their services during a National Loyalty Day ceremony in Mount Clemens.

Published May 2, 2018

Warren Weekly

Two rescued as fire guts Warren apartment building

WARREN — Two people were rescued from an apartment building near Frazho and Hayes roads May 2 during an early-morning fire that gutted the structure and displaced eight families.

Published May 1, 2018

Troy Times

Towing company helps fire crews extinguish dumpster blaze in Troy

TROY — A towing firm spilled the burning contents of a 30-cubic-yard dumpster filled with food waste out onto a parking lot so firefighters could extinguish the fire near a catering firm at 700 Stephenson Highway just before 5:30 p.m. April 27.

The Harper Woods City Council voted April 16 to renew its police and fire millage for another year.

Published April 27, 2018

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods City Council renews police and fire millage

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods City Council unanimously voted at its meeting April 16 to once more renew the millage to support police and fire services within the city.