The American House independent and assisted senior living home in Southgate caught fire around 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24.

Seniors evacuated the building and were reunited with family or taken to the Southgate Senior Center as recovery efforts continue, according to police.

All residents have been safely accounted for, according to police.

A large structure fire at the American House independent and assisted living facility in Southgate late Friday, Oct. 24, has left seniors displaced from their home, according to police.

Southgate Police officers were dispatched to 16333 Allen Road at approximately 10:06 p.m. where they saw heavy flames and smoke coming from the department and began evacuating residents, according to a news release from the department Oct. 25.

All residents have been sa

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