Man killed in overnight house fire in Detroit
Posted: 11/18/2012
DETROIT (WXYZ) - A 43-year-old man was killed when an early morning fire swept through a house on Detroit's west side.
Firefighters arrived at the home on Humboldt around 1 a.m. Sunday morning. It was fully engulfed.
The victim's name has not yet been released.
Family members told 7 Action News the home did not have working electricity and that the victim was using a generator to keep stay warm. Two cars in the driveway were damaged by smoke and debris.
Investigators say the fire looks suspicious. An investigation is under way. Stay with 7 Action News and WXYZ.com for the latest on this tragedy.
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