SOUTHGATE, Mich. (WXYZ) — A devastating fire at the American House Senior Living Community in Southgate on Friday night left dozens of elderly residents without a home, but remarkably, everyone made it out alive thanks to the heroic efforts of first responders.

The fire broke out around 10 p.m. Friday when most residents were already in bed or asleep. The building now sits vacant and inaccessible, with all residents' belongings destroyed.

"And it was just miraculous that there was no loss of life, especially with the mobility issues these seniors had," Southgate Mayor Joseph Kuspa said.

Among those rescued was 80-year-old Joyce Richardson, who had recently moved into the complex. When she tried to escape through her door, she was met with thick smoke.

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