Homeless camp fire displaces dozens, worries neighbors
Posted By: NorthernDog, 9/20/2022 10:01:16 AM
DENVER — A sanctioned homeless campsite caught fire Saturday night and displaced at least three dozen people. The flames got dangerously close to neighboring homes. The fire department is still investigating the cause and nobody was hurt. The Colorado Village Collaborative, which runs the site, is helping find residents a new spot. (Snip) Neighbors used garden hoses to slow down the flames. But now neighbors say this is just the tip of the iceberg of their frustrations. Ostrander said the campsite, known officially as a “Safe Outdoor Space,” has made her feel unsafe many times. Neighbors noted stolen property, knife
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Note that this homeless encampment was sanctioned by the city. Now it's burned down and endangered nearby residents.