Seniors Rescued From Blaze at Michigan Jewish Assisted Living Complex

michblaze.jpgA massive blaze ripped through the Lillian & Samuel Hechtman Jewish Apartments in West Bloomfield Township, about 20 miles northwest of Detroit, on Wednesday morning. Local media showed images of brave firefighters carrying senior citizens out of the�three-story independent-living complex. Miraculously,�all 200 residents made it out safely.

Rescue officials told the Associated Press that�only a few residents were treated for smoke inhalation�- but added that none suffered life-threatening injuries. Assistant Fire Chief Ray Riggs said the fire is believed to have started in a third-floor boiler room.

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