Roof Collapse Occurs at Detroit Vacant Home Under Renovation

Detroit firefighters perform roof operatoins even as flames vent from the upper floor of a vacant dwelling.

Story and photos by Dave Traiforos

This recent fire occurred in a vacant dwelling under renovation in Detroit, Michigan. Companies had heavy fire on the second floor with no stairway to reach the fire.

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Firefighters brought portable ladders into the house to get companies up in the attic.

Portions of the roof collapsed as firefighters were getting water onto the fire.

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