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Firefighters used a backhoe to access the interior of this home, filled with personal belongings, in order to bring the fire under control.
Firefighters used a backhoe to access the interior of this home, filled with personal belongings, in order to bring the fire under control.

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The 380-Degree Size-up for Hoarder Homes

“Attack team one to command, Heavy Contents.” What does this phrase mean to you? It means that the structure they are in is full of belongings or a “Hoarder Home.” With this growing problem becoming popular in reality TV, the fire service must use the bright lights of Hollywood to keep...

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