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Residents describe fires, abandoned homes and meth concerns; county attorney details enforcement path
Summary
A commissioner described a recent Lakeview fire in an abandoned building and urged the court to consider stronger remedies. County attorney Roy outlined existing reporting, inspection and court remedies and said the fastest resolutions can take as little as a month but often take longer if owners contest enforcement.
A Pike County commissioner told the court about a recent fire in the Lakeview community that began in an abandoned house and said neighbors are living in fear of fires and other illegal activity. The commissioner urged the court to consider an ordinance allowing condemnation or other stronger measures against long‑abandoned properties.
The commissioner described the immediate public‑safety threat: children were present in the neighborhood and abandoned structures were attracting parties and suspected drug activity, increasing the risk to occupied homes. "It's horrible to have to live that way," the speaker said, describing neighbors who feel unsafe at night.
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