On Monday, February 09, 2015, the Harper Woods Fire and Public Safety Departments responded to a house fire in the 19700 block of Elkhart Street. Responding units were informed that the home possibly had young children trapped inside. Upon arrival, officers were able to determine that the residents of the home had made it out and were safe.
The home was totally engulfed in flames and second and third alarms were called by the Incident Commander. Our personnel were assisted by Public Safety Officers from Grosse Pointe Woods and Farms in extinguishing the blaze.
The home was a total loss and our residents lost all of their possessions in the fire. The resident of the home has seven children ranging in age from 1 through 14. The Harper Woods Department of Public Safety Chaplain, Darren Harville, is assisting us in coordinating donations to help these members of our community in their time of need.
We are asking that anyone wishing to help please contact Pastor Harville at his Church, New Life Ministries, 19678 Lochmoor, Harper Woods, MI, 48225. 313.526.9000.
Due to the age range of the children, clothing, infant supplies, and especially monetary donations would be the most beneficial to the family at this time. Please consider assisting this family recover from such a devastating loss.
Anyone with questions is asked to contact the HWDPS at 313.343.2530 or Pastor Harville at 313.526.9000.
Harper Woods is a great community and we have always looked out for each other. Please consider making a donation to help one of our families in this difficult time.
Thank you,
Jim Burke
Director of Public Safety
