Smoke billows from massive industrial building fire Detroit

Published
January 19, 2026
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Milwaukee and Orleans streets, near I-75 and East Grand Boulevard
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Incident type
Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Detroit Michigan in Detroit, Michigan: A massive industrial building fire broke out on January 19, 2026, in Detroit. No injuries were reported, but smoke was visible from miles away. The fire, which started at a large industrial building covering about a square block at Milwaukee and Orleans, was under control by 9 a.m. with firefighters working on ladders. The cause of the fire is unknown, and the scene described cold, slippery conditions with wind exacerbating the fire's spread. The fire was located near GM's Factory Zero and the Detroit Disposal and Recycling building.

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Smoke billows from massive industrial building fire Detroit

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