Mich. Firefighters Rescue Six People From Roof

March 30, 2011
Grand Rapids firefighters rescued six people from the roof of a burning home early Wednesday morning.

Grand Rapids firefighters rescued six people from the roof of a burning home early Wednesday morning, according to The Grand Rapids Press.

Crews responded to the fire at approximately 5 a.m. at 907 Arianna Street NW.

The six people -- which included both children and adults -- climbed out of a second-story window. A seventh person escaped from the basement of the structure without help.

No working smoke detectors were found in the home.

According to the newspaper, a family member awoke to the smell of smoke and alerted the others.

Fire investigators said the fire was cooking related.

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