A series of squatter fires has culminated in the near destruction of the last house among the derelict cottages located on Georgia Street across from Kindred Hospital. In June 2021, Georgy joined my “Cats of University Heights” series. She lived with her owners in one of the residences—before being rehomed, following their renoviction.
Later becoming what I called squatter villas, the buildings burned partially here and there over the course of several years. Yesterday morning, another fire gutted the front building that had been the most intact. Presumably, homeless folk seeking to stay warm or cook food started all the blazes.
The Featured Image and companions show what remains; I don’t expect anyone else to take refuge in the now roofless structure. They cannot secretly squat or be protected from the elements.
I used Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to shoot the trio. Vitals, first: f/1.7, ISO 80, 1/4000 sec, 23mm (film equivalent); 12:24 p.m. PST, today. Vitals for the second, which is cropped to remove my finger: Same but 1/2500 sec. The third, for which contrast was decreased to better show charred details: f/2.4, ISO 80, 1/500 sec, 70mm (film equivalent); 12:25 p.m.