The old McCarthy's Music Venue in Detroit caught fire on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit firefighters found a dead body while investigating a fire scene Tuesday morning.
The fire began Monday night at the former McCarthy's Music Venue in Detroit – located at 1600 W. Fort Street, across the street from a Salvation Army.
The victim's identity has not been released. Police are still investigating the cause of the fire.
Another person, a 65-year-old man, was found inside Monday night, according to Detroit police. He was transported to a local hospital with smoke inhalation and told first responders he was with another person inside the abandoned building.
Demolition of the building began around 7 a.m. Tuesday, as it was deemed structurally unsound, police said.