3 Siblings Die in Detroit Suburb House Fire

A house fire in suburban Detroit claimed the lives of three siblings, authorities say. The children, a 16-year-old girl and two boys aged 15 and 12, perished in the blaze on Sunday night in West Bloomfield Township. Fire Marshal Byron Turnquist noted they were unable to escape and confirmed the home lacked smoke detectors. One of the children managed to call 911 to report the fire, but firefighters had to force their way into the residence, finding it devoid of adults at the time. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Neighbor Jewelette Estes described the overwhelming amount of smoke, saying: "There was so much smoke on the street we couldn't even breathe, so imagine children being in the house. I'm sure they couldn't either."

West Bloomfield school officials informed families that one of the victims was a junior at West Bloomfield High School, while the other two attended schools outside the district. In a letter to the community, they emphasized the importance of collective support during this time: "During this difficult time, it is important that we come together as a community and support the family involved and one another." (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)