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Three dead in Redford Township house fire, state says Adult Foster Care Facility was never licensed
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Tony Geftos , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Additional information can be found through a video report by Tony Geftos, which provides more context about the fire and its aftermath. A house fire in Redford Township resulted in three fatalities.
A house fire in Redford Township resulted in three fatalities. Security footage captured the intense blaze. The fire occurred at a residence on Woodbine. Two individuals escaped the fire, but three others perished.
The state of Michigan has provided information about the home where the fire broke out. It appears the home was not properly registered. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources.
Additional information can be found through a video report by Tony Geftos, which provides more context about the fire and its aftermath.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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