Mayday: Firefighter falls through floor at Mich. house fire

A Livonia firefighter was rescued after falling into a basement during a fire at a house under renovation

March 26, 2026 07:16 AM

By Sam Jane
mlive.com

LIVONIA, Mich. — After a firefighter fell through the floor and into the basement of a vacant Livonia home Wednesday morning, firefighters have gathered outside the residence, according to CBS Detroit.

A fire was reported at a house in the 9200 block of Melrose Street in Livonia, minutes from Miles Park. The call occurred around 5:50 a.m. on Wednesday morning, according to CBS Detroit. The home was vacant as the property owners are currently renovating the house.

A mayday call was issued at the scene after the firefighter fell through the floor. The fire started in the basement and spread to about 50% of the home, according to FOX 2.

The firefighter was pulled out from the house and taken outside, where medical personnel checked on him. He was not reported to have serious injuries.

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