She also talked about the causes of fires, fire prevention efforts, what other work firefighters do beyond the obvious, and her thoughts on the building needs for the fire station.
Fuel from the tank has been burning since around 1:30 pm, giving a thick black plume of smoke that can be seen for miles.
“The home where the fire started is a complete loss,” said Ferndale Fire Chief Teresa Robinson.
Ferndale City Council voted Monday to increase the number of permitted recreational marijuana retailers…
A fire damaged Primo’s Pizza in the 900 block of Adam’s Road in Birmingham Tuesday evening.
Clawson Fire Department Chief Troy Engel said the fire was extinguished about 20 minutes after firefighters got on scene.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Fire Destroys Fitness Center/Warehouse in Oak Park (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 28, 2019) Oak Park, MI – A fire broke out Tuesday evening at a building that appears to house a fitness studio and a vinyl wrap warehouse. 13321 Northend Avenue, Oak Park, MI is listed as the address for Performance 80 Fitness Studio, and…
May 7, 2019 Election: Royal Oak Township Millage and Marijuana on the Ballot Royal Oak Township, MI – Voters in Royal Oak Township have two ballot measures on the May 7, 2019 election. Ballot Language is as follows: General Operating Millage Renewal Shall the Charter Township of Royal Oak be authorized to continue the previously…
Christmas Morning Fire Guts Apartments on Dequindre (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 25, 2018) Sterling Heights, Troy, MI – A fire Christmas morning has gutted several apartments in the Sterling Troy Apartment building at Dequindre and Wisconsin, just south of Maple Road in Sterling Heights. Several fire departments, including Sterling Heights and Troy arrived at 34400…
Workbench Fire Fills Troy Home With Smoke (Troy Fire Dept, May 9, 2018) Troy, MI – The Troy Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in the basement at 6403 Tanglewood Wednesday morning. Caller reported seeing smoke and flames up to the ceiling. Prior to their arrival, Firefighters were told the occupant believed…
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Ferndale Pauses on Marijuana Facility Applications while Reviewing State Law (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 16, 2016) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale officials put a pause on accepting applications for medical marijuana facilities, but want it to be clear they don’t oppose them. They just want to do things right. Ferndale City Council voted Monday to suspend…
Cannon Fire & Speeches Part of Pleasant Ridge Memorial Day Service (Thomas Treuter, Barbara Winter, May 30, 2016) Pleasant Ridge, MI – Following a gigantic “boom,” smoke from cannon fire billowed onto Woodward Avenue and 10 Mile Road on the morning of Memorial Day 2016. The service, held in the park near Pleasant Ridge City…
Two Fires in Ferndale on Sunday (Compiled, Dec. 28, 2015) Ferndale, MI – Two fires happened in Ferndale on Sunday according to a report in The Daily Tribune. One on Channing was caused by a down power line and another on Stratford was likely caused by food left cooking on a stove. To get all…
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