The demolition of a vacant home damaged by at least four recent fires finally began Monday morning, after its owner waited months for a permit to tear it down. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * The demolition of a vacant home damaged by at least four recent fires finally began Monday morning, after its owner waited months for a permit to tear it down. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? The demolition of a vacant home damaged by at least four recent fires finally began Monday morning, after its owner waited months for a permit to tear it down.
The owner, who did not want his name published, said he learned the city would approve the demolition permit for 362 Manitoba Ave. on Aug. 12, the same day an article noting the delay was published in the .
“It’s no coincidence. It’s like the saying, the squeaky wheel gets the grease,” he said. NIC ADAM / FREE PRESS A work crew demolishes the vacant house at 362 Manitoba Ave.
that was the scene of multiple fires in a few short months. The owner of the house waited months for a permit to tear it down and said he learned the city would approve the demolition permit the same day an article noting the delay was published in the Free Press. The owner said at least four fires ripped through the building between March and August.
After applying for a demolition permit in May, he says he’s frustrated by the continued damage and multiple bills to b.