Adams County Fire Crews Navigate Safety Risk In Homeless Camps

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)– People experiencing homelessness is a growing issue across the Denver metro area. Fire officials in Adams County are concerned about the safety hazards with that growing population.
In January, Adams County Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire at a homeless camp along Clear Creek, near Interstate 76 and Federal Boulevard. The man was severely burned and fire investigators say the fire was started by a cooking appliance inside a tent. (credit: CBS)
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