Westland, MI - Two days following a massive fire at the Woodcrest Apartments in Westland, the Wayne-Westland Fire Department has set up operations to accept donations of needed items for the displaced residents.

Clothing and non-perishable food donations may be dropped off at the Fire Administration located at 37201 Marquette, Wesltand, MI 48185. Monetary donations are also being accepted and can be made out to "Westland Firefighters Public Awareness Committee."

The Wayne-Westland Fire Department responded to a fire at Woodcrest Apartments in Westland on Monday that ultimately affected seventeen families and scorched twenty units at the complex. Due to extreme winds that day, the fire was difficult to contain and the responders from Wayne-Westland, Livonia, and Inkster battled the flames for nearly 10 hours.

The apartment management company and the fire department worked together to provide placements in other apartments for the affected families and individuals. In addition, the Red Cross and Salvation Army has provided basic essentials to the victims. 

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by this tragic fire, and we are so thankful that no lives were lost," said Mayor William R. Wild. "I want to thank our brave fire fighters from Westland and other communities who responded and fought the flames for nearly ten hours."

Mayor Wild has also been encouraged by the response from the community at-large. "This is an unfortunate tragedy, especially as we head into the holiday season. But I am proud of the compassion our residents have shown to those affected, and I thank everyone who has donated and supported the displaced families."