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.​
