Building collapses in Detroit; 8 firefighters taken to hospital with injuries

Building collapses in Detroit; 8 firefighters hurt

DETROIT — A burning two-story building collapsed on Friday, injuring eight firefighters who responded to the blaze on Detroit’s east side, police said.

Clouds of dark smoke shrouded the scene midmorning but dissipated as crews poured water on top of the building, which housed a phone business, beauty salon and liquor store.

“It’s real dramatic,” said Walter Young, 62, a passer-by.

Officer N. Gray said five firefighters were trapped before being rescued. At least one firefighter was in critical condition.

The building is about five miles from downtown Detroit and just west of the suburb of Grosse Pointe Park.