Victoria homeless camp injunction sought after fire hazard inspection - News Summed Up

Victoria homeless camp injunction sought after fire hazard inspection


"Structures are larger and flow together due to the flammable tarpaulins with little or no separation between the tents," stated his report. Supreme Court Justice Christopher Hinkson denied a government injunction application to shut down the camp last April after a three-day hearing. The inspection report by fire commissioner Bob Cooper stated there has been a serious deterioration of safety conditions since his last inspection earlier this month. Supreme Court to apply for a permanent injunction to remove the camp. He said he was concerned that issuing an injunction would mean the homelessness problems would simply migrate to other areas of Victoria.


Source: CBC News May 27, 2016 16:52 UTC



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