ICYMI: Burned Out – Vermont's Apartment Fires

The other week Vermont Public Radio ran a series of reports concerning issues surrounding apartment building fire regulations.  Ensuring apartments meet basic requirements for health and safety is a priority of the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition.  In particular, VAHC has a long history of working on issues concerning fire safety.  Check out the reports below as VPR looks at the regulations, reconstruction and the people affected by apartment fires in Vermont.

1. Apartment Fires Displace Vermonters and Highlight Need for Thorough Inspection

2. Advocate Says More Action Needed To Protect Renters

3. St. Johnsbury Fire Still Leaves Scars In City Four Years Later

4. Springfield Slowly Rising From Ashes Of 2008 Fire

5. Burlington Beefs Up Inspection System

6. Leahy Proposes Tax Credits For Sprinkler Systems

7. Inspections, Sprinkler Systems Key To Fire Safety

8. Vermont Fire Safety Advocates Cite Progress But See Room For Improvement 

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