07/04/2026
Wow, what a storm! Your Hazel Park firefighters certainly had their hands full over the last 24 hours, responding to a staggering 24 calls for service.
​Among those incidents, we battled two simultaneous house fires on Elza, stopped a third, managed several medical calls, and handled multiple reports of downed power lines across the city.
​Unfortunately, one of the homes on fire was energized by a downed primary wire. This created extremely hazardous conditions and made firefighting efforts incredibly difficult, resulting in major damage to the structure. However, there is a silver lining. We are thankful to report that we successfully rescued the family pet and were able to retrieve and salvage some of the homeowners' personal belongings.
​Thanks to aggressive operations, crews successfully stopped the fire from spreading to the neighboring home directly to the east. For the second home on fire just to the west, firefighters' quick actions kept fire damage to a minimum.
​A multiple house fire operation like we had takes a village, and we want to extend a massive thank you to the Birmingham Firefighters Association Local 911. Those guys were awesome. Having their 4-man crew working alongside our 6 members made a massive difference. Without them, things could have been a lot worse.
​We also want to recognize Chief Walker, who provided invaluable assistance on the scene and helped manage multiple calls before and after the fires. Thank you, Chief, for being there for your guys.
Hazel Park Police Department also did a great job. They were lending a hand with whatever was needed. Their dispatchers also had their hands full and did great.
​Last but certainly not least, a huge shoutout to CERT member and Hazel Park resident Nicole White. Nicole went above and beyond, assisting with downed power lines, dispatching, and critical documentation. She was beyond helpful, and we truly appreciate her dedication.
​Please stay safe out there, everyone. We will share update posts or links to GoFundMe pages as soon as that information becomes available to help support the fire victims.
https://gofund.me/6675c0c49