Fire rips through Detroit apartment building leaving 11 injured

A fire ripped through an apartment building in Detroit, leaving 11 people injured. Authorities said 11 people suffered smoke inhalation and were subsequently taken to hospitals. Around 20 people have been forced to leave their homes due to the blaze. The fire was reported, in the early morning of Friday, at around 3:30 am. Footage shows flames and smoke engulfing the building in west Detroit. Parts of the building's roof collapsed. The investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing. Watch more here at Independent TV https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB