Firefighters manage building fire with live power

2/7/2026 02:53 PM

Fire & Arson

Yorkshire Rd, Detroit, MI

Fire crews respond to a building fire near Yorkshire Rd in Detroit. They coordinate from the interior and the roof, working to control flames that appear to be outside the main interior space. Firefighters locate the main electrical breaker panel and attempt to shut off power on the first floor, noting that electricity is coming from a backup generator and high-voltage systems in the mechanical room. They cut power inside the building but cannot stop the electricity feeding the building from an outside pole in the rear alley, so they request the utility company to disconnect that supply. Crews use extinguishers and hose lines from an aerial truck while continuing to verify that all possible power sources are shut down.