Fire in Vacant Dwelling at 15629 Manning, Detroit

Summary: A box alarm was issued for a reported fire in a dwelling at 15629 Manning, between Crusade and Rex, in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Multiple fire companies, including Engine 50, Engine 60, and Ladder 23, responded to the scene. Upon arrival, crews found rubbish burning in the rear of a vacant dwelling. The situation was brought under control by the first engine and truck companies, with additional units released from the scene. During the incident, a downed power line and an illegal electrical hookup were discovered at the rear of 15645 Manning, prompting a request for DTE (the local utility) and EMS. Ladder 23 remained on scene to monitor the illegal hookup while awaiting DTE's arrival.