Early this morning, a suspected explosion at an apartment complex on Detroit's west side resulted in injuries to twelve individuals, including six children. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. in the 13000 block of Littlefield Street.
Details of the Incident
📌Injuries Reported: Among the injured, one man sustained severe burns covering 90% of his body, a woman suffered burns on 20% to 40% of her body, and a 3-year-old child had burns on 15% of their body.
📌Rescue Operations: Detroit firefighters rescued twelve people from the building, utilizing ladders to reach upper floors and extracting at least one individual from a basement area.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion. An emergency alert was issued across the area following the incident, prompting questions about the nature of the event.
Residents are advised to avoid the area as emergency services continue their operations.
