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Who is burning down the Fresno Homeless Encampments?
There have been 2 major fires at homeless encampments in the last week. One was a confirmed arson and the fire department has not determined the cause of yesterday’s fire. The photos below show what remains.
When I was there this afternoon I did not see anybody from the City of Fresno, the Red Cross, or anywhere else trying to help the homeless who lost everything they owned. In fact, the City of Fresno has signs up saying they are going to bulldoze this (and other) homeless encampments in downtown Fresno starting later this month. The demolition notices do not explain how this city action will help the homeless or where they are supposed to go. All photos by Mike Rhodes
For more information:
http://fresnoalliance.com/wordpress/?p=1313
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Homeless people are responsible. The fire on August 7 where the arrest was made was set by a homeless man who was involved in a dispute with someone in that camp. A second fire was caused by people burning insulation off wiring. The third fire's precise cause is still under investigation but was caused by homeless. Story on line on the Fresno Bee website.
are NOT on the August 29th City Council agenda.
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