California Homeowner Accuses Squatters of Burning Down Home While His Wife and Kids Were Still Inside
Briefly

A Fresno family lost their mobile home to a fire, which Victor Solorzano believes was caused by nearby squatters. He managed to evacuate his family before the fire spread, but now they are homeless. Fire officials ruled the incident accidental, noting it began from a pile of items. California laws complicate eviction of squatters, requiring legal notices for removal but offering little protection for property owners against their return. This case underscores the challenges mobile home owners face with squatters.
Victor Solorzano faced homelessness after a fire destroyed his mobile home, believing squatters in the park were responsible for the incident.
California laws complicate the eviction process for squatters, requiring property owners to serve notices before removal, though squatters can frequently return.
Fire officials stated that the fire was accidental, originating from a pile of items next to Solorzano's trailer, but the exact cause remains undetermined.
Read at SFGATE
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