What started as a trash problem in one southeast Houston neighborhood has now become a safety concern for families who live there.
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S. citizen after two decades as groups help residents move through long processLocal direct care doctor compares ACA to health share plans– What started as a trash problem in one southeast Houston neighborhood has now become a safety concern for families who live there. Residents in the city’s Gulfgate area say trash piles have gone from a nuisance to a danger after someone started setting them and even dumpsters on fire. They say it’s happened several times over the last two weeks, including three fires on the same night, all within a few blocks of Joplin Street. “You go to bed, and you don’t know if it’s a crazy person or what happening or who is doing it,” said Raul Diaz, who lives along Joplin.“If it wasn’t for these barks,” residents say they might not have seen what was happening outside. Surveillance video captured just before 2 a.m. on Nov. 14 shows a man walk up to a trash pile outside a home on Joplin Street. Moments later, the pile is burning, and the man walks away.Texas tightens ID rules for vehicle registration, prompting concerns “They called the fire department put it out immediately and then while they were out they said there was another blaze,” he said. That second fire was less than 500 feet away at a nearby apartment complex. Ring doorbell video shows the same man looking into a dumpster. A few moments later, the dumpster goes up in flames. “When I came outside, I saw a big fire. It was dumpster fire,” said a man who lives at the complex and saw the flames. Neighbors say a third trash pile also burned that same night at the intersection of Joplin and De Leon.Over the weekend, the owner of a wholesale store in the area said their dumpster also caught fire. On Tuesday, charred branches, burned trash and a scorched tree were still visible along Joplin. One neighbor says that tree “could’ve easily caught fire,” and many worry about what could happen if the flames spread.As for the piles of bulky trash that sit on the curb for weeks, residents say they’re only making a bad situation worse. “Trash is still here. It should have been picked up over a week ago. Every month it’s the same thing the trash is always here,” Diaz said.“The trees are dry and grass dry and it hasn’t rained so we are very concerned for our peace of mind,” Diaz said. At this point, it’s still unclear if all of the fires are connected or if the same person is responsible for each one. Houston police and Houston Fire Department investigators are looking into the incidents. Council Member Joaquin Martinez, who represents the area, said in a statement that he encourages residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The landlord at the apartment complex and the nearby business owner say they plan to file official reports. Neighbors along Joplin say they just want the fires to stop and the trash piles that fuel them cleaned up.Emmy award-winning journalist born and raised in Alabama. College football fanatic and snow cone lover! Passionate about connecting with the community to find stories that matter.I am a Video Production Professional-KPRC News Photographer and Editor. I have over ten years of experience in news and independent media industries. I am big on storytelling and being creative.What does damage from an EF-2 tornado look like?Illegal side hustle: NRG Park employees accused of stealing more than $200K in parking schemePrepare for Tornadoes: Find Your Safe Spot at Home and WorkThe Latest: What is Houston expecting weather-wise for the rest of the night?Christmas tree sucked out of window after tornado strikes Harris County neighborhoodHPD officer shot in road-rage incident on the way to work in NW Houston; 3 suspects arrestedIllegal water, power setup found at southwest Houston homeless encampment, police sayPledge sues over severe hazing at University of Houston’s shut down Pi Kappa Phi fraternityGrab your sweaters! Houston has a cold front coming early next weekTurkey tickets replace citations in Livingston police holiday outreach program
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