Who Set These Fires — And Why?
Bronx Fires / LA Fires: In the 1970s, entire neighborhoods were set on fire, but not by accident. Landlords in the Bronx, New York City saw a way to profit by burning down their own buildings, collecting insurance money, and leaving thousands of families homeless. This video uncovers how greed and corrupt systems allowed these fires to destroy communities while those responsible got richer. And if you think this is a story from the past, think again—there are echoes of this happening today.
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