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Maccabees Building Fire Contained at Wayne State
1 Apr
Summary
- Firefighters responded to a blaze at the historic Maccabees Building.
- The fire occurred on Wayne State University's campus.
- No injuries were reported, and the fire is under control.
Detroit fire crews responded to a significant fire at the historic Maccabees Building, situated on Wayne State University's campus. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon, prompting the university to issue an alert advising students to avoid the affected area at 5057 Woodward Avenue.
All occupants of the Maccabees Building were safely evacuated as fire crews worked to control the blaze. City officials have confirmed that no injuries were reported in connection with the fire, and the situation is now under control.
The Maccabees Building, a landmark designed by Albert Kahn and completed in 1927, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Wayne State University acquired the historic structure in 2002.
