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Woodside Condos Fire Sparks Safety Crisis | Birmingham News
A fire erupted at the abandoned Woodside condos in Center Point, Alabama, exposing a years-long crisis of squatters and unsafe vacant buildings. Firefighters raced to contain flames while city leaders grapple with a complex, legal maze — each condo has a separate owner, requiring individual condemnation processes before demolition. Despite regular patrols and emergency access needs, trespassers keep finding ways in, putting first responders at risk. Officials are pushing forward, targeting one condemned unit for council approval soon, aiming to clear the area for safer, future development…
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