Several families forced to move after apartment building catches fire on Detroit’s east side

(CBS DETROIT) – A number of households are trying to find a brand new residence after an residence constructing caught hearth on Detroit’s east facet Thursday.

The Detroit Fireplace Division says it occurred simply after 1 a.m. close to Alaska Avenue and Prairie Road. 

Kimiko Ross says she and her 12-year-old son are grateful to be alive.

“My son stated once we obtained out the constructing, ‘Mama, what if you happen to needed to work at night time?’ That is actually what broke me down as a result of I do work at night time generally and I do not assume he would have gotten out the mattress, he was scared. I actually needed to put him out down the steps. We could not see however we simply felt our method out. However we obtained out,” Ross stated as tears streamed down her face.

What did not make it’s almost all the things Ross had inside besides somewhat bag filled with blankets donated by the American Pink Cross, some sneakers and any household photographs she will be able to discover.

Nevertheless, she is just not the one one attempting to salvage what went up in smoke in a single day. Resident Nikia Hicks is just too.

“At this time was the primary time I used to be in there, and once I walked in there, it was devastating as a result of I misplaced all the things. I’ve nothing,” Hicks stated.

As others proceed to pack up, investigators say the reason for the hearth remains to be underneath investigation. Miraculously, all households inside have been in a position to get out with out harm.

But, most of them like Ross and Hicks are left in search of a brand new residence.