On Saturday August 30th 2008, Detroit Fire Central Office dispatched a reported apartment building fire at Sturdevant & Dexter. While Enroute Ladder 17 reported that they could see it from quarters. Upon arrival a 3 story apartment building 60 x 150 was found going on the top floor. Companies on the scene reported a doubtful and requested an additional Truck and Squad. Upon building size up and fire conditions on arrival of Chief 5 the building was evacuated and a 2nd alarm was requested. This fire fought defensive using Truck 28's water tower and Truck 17 platform and several 2.5 inch handlines and monitors. Detroit fire companies found this fire defensive for aprox. 4 hours when the fire was placed under control.