A massive overnight fire at a major power plant in St. Clair County Friday lit up the sky and rattled nearby residents. Crews responded around 12:45 a.m. at DTE’s Blue Water Energy Center in East China Township, a facility that powers about 850,000 homes. One neighbor reported hearing a loud boom before seeing flames shoot from the building. Firefighters had the blaze under control by 1:30 a.m., and officials say there was no threat to the public. The cause and extent of damage remain under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Residents in St. Clair County will soon have a chance to weigh in on how fluoride is handled in local drinking water. The county Health Department has released a proposed rule tied to federal EPA guidelines and set a public hearing for July 28th in Port Huron. The plan would not ban fluoride but would require water systems to stay within federal targets or notify the county if they exceed them. Officials say feedback will shape the final decision before commissioners consider adoption later this year.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Police in St. Clair say a vandalism case at a Little League field has been solved quickly, thanks to security cameras and community tips. Officers responded Sunday to damage inside a park bathroom on Fred Moore Highway. Video showed two masked individuals entering the building overnight. Inside, investigators found a broken toilet, smashed windows, flooding from a running sink, and red material spread across surfaces. After details were posted online, residents identified two juvenile suspects within an hour. Both have since confessed.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Fire crews in Lapeer Township battled a late-night blaze that caused a partial roof collapse at Slaterville Market on Imlay City Road. The fire was reported around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, first called in as a transformer issue before being upgraded to a structure fire. Crews initially attacked the flames from inside but were forced out after worsening conditions and a collapsing roof. With no nearby hydrants, water had to be trucked in, slowing efforts. The fire was contained around 12:30 a.m. No injuries were reported.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet