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Years of Fires Plague Stockton Family Home
16 Jul
Summary
- Stockton family home repeatedly threatened by fires originating behind their property.
- Fires are linked to nearby homeless encampments and have occurred since 2017.
- Responsibility for property maintenance and fire prevention remains unclear.
A Stockton family is urgently calling for intervention after their home on Lost Creek Court has been repeatedly endangered by fires. The latest blaze occurred overnight, in the same location where numerous fires have ignited over the years, a problem resident Jeffery Morris states has persisted since 2017.
Morris links these fires to adjacent homeless encampments, with the aftermath of recent fires showing scorched earth and burned fencing. He describes a profound sense of helplessness during these events, relying on emergency services for protection. A particularly terrifying fire in 2022 significantly damaged the property's fence and nearby vegetation, nearly reaching the house.
Now, Morris is demanding solutions to mitigate the homeless situation and secure the land. An investigation by KCRA revealed a breach in the fence bordering the encampments and Interstate 5, despite "No Trespassing" signs and a locked gate, raising questions about who manages the property.
The city of Stockton is investigating property ownership and gate maintenance. Caltrans and the Stockton Fire Department have not yet provided information on their involvement with fires in the area, leaving the family feeling trapped due to housing market conditions.
