Three Young People Dead in West Bloomfield Fire
(Oakland County Times, Feb. 3, 2025)
West Bloomfield, MI – Three young people have died after being trapped in a house fire in West Bloomfield Township Sunday evening.
According to West Bloomfield Fire, “Shortly after 8pm Sunday evening, the West Bloomfield Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a fire in the home on the 5000 block of Pembury Lane.
“It was also reported that the residents inside of the home were unable to get out.
“Firefighters and paramedics from all six West Bloomfield fire stations responded to the scene. Upon arrival of police and fire units, the house was found to be on fire. Crews forced entry through the front door and searched for the trapped residents. Firefighter/parametics found three residents and transported them to nearby hospitals where all three succumbed to their injuries.
“The victims are 16 year old female, 15 year old male, and a 12 year old male.
“Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire.
“The Bloomfield Township Fire Department also assisted at the fire.
“The fire department would like to remind everyone to test your smoke alarms monthly, replace smoke alarms that are more than ten years old, make sure smoke alarms are installed on every floor of your residence, outside of sleeping areas, and in every bedroom, and plan your escape. Prepare an escape plan, practice, and make sure everyone in your family can follow the plan.”
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