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Detroit father, sons rebuilding after house fire destroys family home of 15 years
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Noelle Friel, Sara Schulz , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The family had lived in the house on Nottingham Road for nearly 15 years.
A house fire on Detroit 's east side has left a father and his two teenage sons without a home. The family had lived in the house on Nottingham Road for nearly 15 years. The father, Ronald Antczak, has been raising his sons alone since their mother's death three years ago.
The fire occurred on July 23 and started on the front porch. It quickly spread, blocking the front door and forcing Antczak to rescue his older son through a window. Further details about the fire and the family's situation are available from Local 4 news.
The community may be looking for ways to support the Antczak family as they rebuild their lives after this devastating event.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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