City leaders, neighbors, and community partners came together today at Adams-Butzel Rec Center to recognize Detroit Fire and EMS crews for their brave response to a recent apartment explosion.

Their quick action saved 13 lives—including six children. ❤️
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Fire reported at west Detroit apartment building Detroit fire crews are responding to a blaze early Monday at an apartment building on the city's west side that left residents displaced. Officials remained on the scene near the 13000 block of Littlefield at 7 a.m. The flames appeared to have been extinguished and parts of the structure were charred. Authorities blocked off the front with yellow caution tape. The incident was reported around 4 a.m. amid a possible explosion, WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) reported. Chuck Simms, the city's fire commissioner, told the station 12 people were rescued. Several of those were believed to have severe injuries. This is a developing story. Come back to detroitnews.com for updates This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Fire reported at west Detroit apartment building

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