Service: Code Enforcement & Inspection
Statement Regarding Plum Street Fire
A fire impacting 10 properties on the 500 block of N. Plum St. was extinguished Monday night. An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway. Eight of those homes were previously condemned and deemed unfit for human habitation and occupancy. The remaining two homes were occupied at the time of the fire…
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Lead Safety & Community Development Program Guidebook
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Fire Safety Reminders
In light of recent tragedies throughout Lancaster County, the City of Lancaster Bureau of Fire is reminding Lancaster city residents that “Smoke Alarms Save Lives.” Installing a smoke alarm is the first step to keeping your family safe from house fires. The Fire Marshals Division reminds residents to: – Install smoke alarms on every floor…
North Plum Street Housing Update
To ensure the safety of city residents, seven houses were condemned for significant structural issues on August 7, 2019. An adjacent property was condemned the following week for a broken sewer pipe. All residents in need were provided with temporary housing, and all who requested were provided with housing navigation support from the Community Action…
