On Saturday June 27th 2009, The Southfield Fire Department responded to a reported building fire in the area of 12 mile and Greenfield. While enroute dispatch advised they were receiving numerous calls on the fire. Station 3 advised while enroute that smoke was visible from a distance. Upon arrival of Station 3 they reported heavy fire showing from the rear of the building. Command requested a 3rd & 4th station to the scene. Station 3 & 5 started fire attack with 601 in command. Fire attacked was made from the interior and crews made good progress. Crews were later pulled out for tower operation for fire showing from the roof of the building. And after the main body of fire was knocked down crews continued interior operation for hotspots and overhaul. Companies operated for aprox. 2 hours to bring this fire under control.