Homeless camp fires spark business owners’ outrage in Northwest Dallas

The Brief

  • Business owners near a Northwest Dallas homeless camp are calling the situation “out of control” after three fires in less than a year.
  • The latest fire on Friday was large, prompting fears for employees and nearby buildings.
  • Business owners are frustrated with the city’s perceived inaction and are seeking a permanent solution to the encampment.

DALLAS After three fires in less than a year near a Dallas homeless camp, Dallas business owners near the encampment call the homeless problem “out of control.”

They say the city has ignored their complaints, and now it is becoming a safety hazard.

What we know:

Friday marked the third fire at the encampment in just nine months, and the size of this fire made them fear for their employees, and their building.

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