Two nights, two carport fires, and a whole lot of nerves. Residents at Lake Cable Village Apartments in Canton say they are on edge after blazes ripped through covered parking areas on back-to-back days, destroying multiple vehicles but, fortunately, not injuring anyone. Neighbors suspect the fires were not accidents and are pushing the property manager for answers.
According to reporting by News 5 Cleveland, the first fire broke out around 4 p.m. on Tuesday and wiped out several vehicles, including tenant Andrea Tomczak’s car. No injuries were reported, and investigators have not yet determined a cause.
“At this point, it has to be arson. It’s not a coincidence, and it’s scary,” Tomczak told News 5 Cleveland. Her fiancé, Alfred Tesch, said he believes whoever is responsible is targeting carports, and that neighbors are increasingly worried about what could happen next. Several residents said losing their vehicles has left them scrambling for rides while they navigate insurance claims and repairs.
Video Shows Extent Of Damage
Video from the second fire on Wednesday night, republished by Yahoo News, shows flames racing along the row of covered parking and several cars fully engulfed. Tenants said the popping sounds, flying sparks, and fast-moving flames made the scene especially terrifying. Many are now demanding that complex management explain what is happening and step up with help and compensation where it applies.
Recent Fires Put Township On Alert
The carport blazes are landing in a community that has already seen its share of recent fire trouble. Jackson Township dealt with a commercial building fire in early January that destroyed a business, as reported by Jordan Miller News. In late November, an apartment fire displaced residents and killed pets, including two dogs and a cat, according to Cleveland 19…