Overview
- The fire broke out on the morning of Wednesday, July 29, at a home on the 3800 block of Belmont Street and forced occupants to flee through windows and a second-floor balcony.
- Hamtramck Fire Chief Matthew Wyszczelski said two first responders were taken to hospital, one with burns to a hand and one with heat exhaustion.
- Residents, a bystander and a city code enforcement officer helped get people out of the house and all occupants reportedly escaped the structure.
- The homeowner said some family members were hospitalized after jumping from the attic, but officials have not confirmed those reports.
- The cause remains under investigation and a GoFundMe has been set up as neighbors organize relief for the family while authorities continue their probe.