Highland Park Fire Displaces Six Families

Released: November 14, 2019

Contact: Marli Blackman (313) 252-0050 ext. 258 or (313) 790-1076
mblackman@highlandparkmi.gov

NEWS RELEASE

HIGHLAND PARK, MICH. –  The City of Highland Park Fire Department and the American Red Cross responded to a multi-unit fire at The Manchester Place Apartments in Highland Park, Michigan.

The fire displaced six families, totaling nine people Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at approximately 9:30 p.m., and Red Cross was on scene and provided services, which included coordinated emergency aid for the affected families. None of the family members in the apartment homes were injured. The cause of the fire is not currently known; an investigation continues. 

The Red Cross has assisted six families from the fire with direct client assistance and recovery planning to meet their disaster-caused needs. The Red Cross will assist with financial support, identifying long-term recovery needs, and connecting them with resources in their community. 

To help families in need, please contact Highland Parks Press Secretary and Public Safety Liaison Marli Blackman @ mblackman@highlandparkmi.gov or call (313) 252-0050 ext. 258

The Honorable Mayor Hubert Yopp

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Members of the working media who wish to seek additional information or would like to pose any additional questions we ask that you submit them in writing to Marli Blackman, Press Secretary @ mblackman@highlandparkmi.gov or call (313) 252-0050 ext. 258 or (313) 790-1076. Visit: www.highlandparkcity.org for more information