Overview

• A mobile home at Clarkston Lakes was engulfed in flames around 7:15 a.m. on August 4, killing a 46-year-old mother inside.
• The woman’s 13-year-old son and two friends escaped without serious injuries while neighbors attempted to free the trapped woman.
• Residents reported that the local fire department took more than 30 minutes to arrive, prompting scrutiny of emergency response times.
• Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has launched a cause-and-origin investigation and reminded residents to test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
• A community GoFundMe campaign is supporting the boy’s relocation to his father’s home in Pontiac and helping him replace lost belongings.