Winter Storm Hampers Detroit FFs at Warehouse Fire

Dec. 24, 2022

Detroit firefighters battled flames, winds and bone-chilling weather at a Friday morning warehouse fire.

The fire was reported around 5 a.m. on the east side, just blocks from Belle Island.

The building was filled with cars and boats, Detroit fire officials told the Detroit Free Press.

Chief James Harris said more than 65 firefighters responded to the scene and worked as wind speeds topped 55 mph with wind chills well below zero.

No injuries were reported, according to ClickOnDetroit.com.

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