A two-alarm fire in Brooklyn sparked by an exploding e-bike battery exposed longstanding issues with squatting and neglect in the area, causing significant damage.
Despite the fire, squatters continued to return to the abandoned home in Marine Park, leading to frustration among neighbors who felt ignored by officials for years.
Locals reported ongoing disturbances from the squatters, who created a dangerous environment with violent confrontations, asserting their ownership over the dilapidated property.
The house's troubled history dates back to 2011 after its elderly owner passed away, leaving the property in limbo and vulnerable to a cycle of squatting.
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