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Pre-Dawn Fire at Farmington Plaza Apartments Injures 3, Displaces Residents

Investigators are still determining what sparked the blaze.

Overview

  • The fire began around 3:20 a.m. at the complex on Shiawassee Street in Farmington, according to officials.
  • Fire crews reported heavy smoke and flames in a first-floor apartment and said the blaze was contained to that unit.
  • Three residents were found injured outside and were taken to Detroit Receiving Hospital and Corewell Health, with officials not yet releasing their conditions and one outlet reporting non-life-threatening injuries.
  • By about 6 a.m., the main flames were out as firefighters continued to put out hot spots.
  • Smoke and water damage affected neighboring units, displacing multiple tenants, and the cause remains under investigation.