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Two Killed in Early-Morning House Fire on Detroit’s East Side

Investigators are working to determine what started the blaze.

Overview

  • The Detroit Fire Department received a neighbor’s call just after 5:30 a.m. Sunday about a burning home on the 4900 block of Ashley Street.
  • Crews reached the scene about five minutes later and found flames on the side of the house and a vehicle in the driveway.
  • Firefighters pulled a woman with severe burns from the home, and EMS attempted life-saving measures before she was pronounced dead.
  • A man was found inside the residence and was already deceased when crews located him.
  • Officials said interior conditions hindered access to the occupants, and the cause and identities remain under investigation.