Why We Search: PhiladelphiaOne “Rat” Unable to “Scatter Away”
Small fire in a vacant warehouse reveals a 70-year old squatter. Monday afternoon the Philadelphia Fire Department responded to a fire in a vacant, two-story warehouse. Following a quick knockdown...
View ArticleWhy We Search:Chicago, Two Fires With Rescues
Squatters rescued from one fire, tenants from a second. On Friday, 31 December, Chicago firefighters rescued two squatters during the still-and-box alarm at 4322 West Jackson Boulevard. Firefighters...
View ArticleWhy We Search: AtlantaHomeless Woman Reportedly Killed In Demolition
Woman killed during demolition of house neighbors wanted torn down. UPDATE: News reports on Monday state the autopsy showed that the victim was alive at the time of the demolition and had been killed...
View ArticleWhy We Search: Squatters Inside Lynn, MA Vacant Building Fire
Homeless woman injured in fire at former car dealership Firefighters in Lynn, Massachusetts responded to a fire in the downtown section of the city on 19 June. The vacant car dealership was reportedly...
View ArticleWhy We Search: Squatters Still Here
The latest on people turning up in vacant structure fires Fall fades towards winter and as it does the homeless typically turn toward vacant or abandoned structures for shelter from the coming...
View ArticleWhy We Search: Inside Vegas Squatter Complex
Squatters taking over apartment complex An abandoned apartment building in Las Vegas was the site of two fires in 24 hours. Even though the structure was boarded up, squatters were still able...
View ArticleWhy We Search: Dead in OKC and the Bronx
Fatalities in structures known for having squatters Recent fires continue to highlight the constant struggle fire departments, neighbors and elected leaders have with abandoned buildings. As the...
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