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9th December 2013, 06:23
Eighth blaze at Heidelberg Project destroys Clock House
Detroit Another fire destroyed a house at the Heidelberg Project on Sunday, the eighth blaze in eight months to hit the world-famous art installation on the citys east side.
The suspicious fire tore through the Clock House, near Elba Place and Ellery, about 10:50 p.m. Sunday, according to Battalion Chief Edward Voss. Smoke rolled through the neighborhood, blanketing it like fog. Fire crews arrived within five to seven minutes, but it wasnt enough time to save the art display, said Voss.
The roof collapsed, leaving charred timbers from the Clock Houses foundation. The house is the fifth building to be destroyed by a suspicious fire this year.
Other installations to be ruined by fire are: the War House, the Penny House, the House of Soul and the Obstruction of Justice House.
Remaining projects are the Numbers House, which was damaged by two smaller fires this year; the Dot House; and the Teddy Bear House.
An emotional Tyree Guyton, the projects founder, watched the billowing smoke from the street near the project.
In the words of Plato, I have to be quiet and still. I have to think ..., Guyton said his eyes welled with tears.
I will say this, (the house) will be a part of my protest, he said, referring to leaving the remnants of the fire as part of his artwork.
Cynthia Holloway, whos lived in the neighborhood about 60 years, called 911 to report the fire. She said the suspicious blazes have not only rattled project volunteers, but the community as well.
Most of the people who live here are poor and taken advantage of, and now these arsons are affecting people who are already victimized, Holloway said. I want to know why the city isnt doing anything.
The Detroit Arson Department has been working with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to investigate the fires. Detroit Fire Capt. Charles Simms said in November when the Penny House burned that a person of interest had been identified.
Project organizers and supporters have called for security measures, including mobile patrols, improved lighting and surveillance cameras. Online fundraising has grown to more than $33,387 as of Sunday night toward a goal of $50,000.
Art from the Ashes: Securing a Legacy on indiegogo.com tells supporters we need all the help we can get spreading the word about what were up against here.
[email protected]
(313) 222-2541
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131209/METRO01/312090034#ixzz2mxLE3vYF
Detroit Another fire destroyed a house at the Heidelberg Project on Sunday, the eighth blaze in eight months to hit the world-famous art installation on the citys east side.
The suspicious fire tore through the Clock House, near Elba Place and Ellery, about 10:50 p.m. Sunday, according to Battalion Chief Edward Voss. Smoke rolled through the neighborhood, blanketing it like fog. Fire crews arrived within five to seven minutes, but it wasnt enough time to save the art display, said Voss.
The roof collapsed, leaving charred timbers from the Clock Houses foundation. The house is the fifth building to be destroyed by a suspicious fire this year.
Other installations to be ruined by fire are: the War House, the Penny House, the House of Soul and the Obstruction of Justice House.
Remaining projects are the Numbers House, which was damaged by two smaller fires this year; the Dot House; and the Teddy Bear House.
An emotional Tyree Guyton, the projects founder, watched the billowing smoke from the street near the project.
In the words of Plato, I have to be quiet and still. I have to think ..., Guyton said his eyes welled with tears.
I will say this, (the house) will be a part of my protest, he said, referring to leaving the remnants of the fire as part of his artwork.
Cynthia Holloway, whos lived in the neighborhood about 60 years, called 911 to report the fire. She said the suspicious blazes have not only rattled project volunteers, but the community as well.
Most of the people who live here are poor and taken advantage of, and now these arsons are affecting people who are already victimized, Holloway said. I want to know why the city isnt doing anything.
The Detroit Arson Department has been working with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to investigate the fires. Detroit Fire Capt. Charles Simms said in November when the Penny House burned that a person of interest had been identified.
Project organizers and supporters have called for security measures, including mobile patrols, improved lighting and surveillance cameras. Online fundraising has grown to more than $33,387 as of Sunday night toward a goal of $50,000.
Art from the Ashes: Securing a Legacy on indiegogo.com tells supporters we need all the help we can get spreading the word about what were up against here.
[email protected]
(313) 222-2541
From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131209/METRO01/312090034#ixzz2mxLE3vYF