An Oregon family armed with their own fire extinguishers saved their home after it was set on fire by homeless squatters next door twice in one day.
Although the city’splans to ban the camps, the tent cities have largely remained undisturbed by city officials, including police.
Adams said over the past five years he’s reported multiple thefts — including one culprit who he caught stalking off their property with their firewood — drug usage and physical fights inside the rapidly deteriorating home, but to no avail.“I don’t know how many times I’ve talked to police, because people are screaming, or someone is overdosing,” he said.
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