MI FF LODD After Mayday and Collapse Of Strip Mall

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Strip malls.....still killing firefighters.


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Wednesday, May 8, 2013 The body of a Wayne Westland firefighter has been recovered from a blaze at a pair of businesses in a Westland strip mall today.Brian Woehlke, 29, was found today, said Deputy Fire Chief Rob Arbini. Woehlke had been a firefighter for 10 months, Arbini said.

Mayor William Wild said he received notification of Woehlke’s recovery at about 12:40 p.m. No additional information was released.

Firefighters responded to a blaze at the Electric Stick, a billiards hall, at about 9 a.m. They received a mayday call through the communications system at about 9:30 a.m., indicating a firefighter was in distress. The call was received after a roof collapsed. The strip mall is located at Hunter and Wayne roads.

Firefighters were still putting out hot spots this afternoon.

Wild said the department is devastated, but “We’re focusing on the family at this point.”

Wayne and Westland merged fire departments in November. The department has 90 firefighters including command staff.

The hall is owned by George Marvaso, who also owns a nearby Italian restaurant.

http://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/news/fullstory/newsid/187071

http://statter911.com/2013/05/08/body-of-wayne-westland-mi-firefighter-recovered-after-mayday-search-collapse-during-fire-at-a-strip-mall/

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RIP brother