In the heart of the Fairfax neighborhood in Los Angeles, a house has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Dubbed the “trash house,” it’s become a local eyesore, piled high with odorous plastic trash bags.
But there’s good news on the horizon: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced that city crews will start cleaning up the mess today.
Mayor Bass expressed her urgency about the situation, saying, “I don’t want to hear about any process or whatever, this to me is a public health emergency.”
Her decisive stance comes as a relief to neighbors who have been complaining for months about the trash-laden property located in the 600 block of North Martel Avenue.
The issue gained traction after KTLA highlighted the problem, prompting local Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky to promise swift action.
Yaroslavsky stated, “I am aware of the situation at the home near Martel and Melrose Ave, and have directed my team to work with the appropriate City Departments to resolve the issue with urgency. Private property owners have a responsibility to maintain public health standards, and we will make sure those laws are upheld.”
Mayor Bass, who was recently made aware of the situation, along with Councilwoman Yaroslavsky, is determined to get to the bottom of this.
“Let me just tell you something. Both of us, as you know, are new. I am tracking this from last night to find out where complaints were lodged and what happened in the process,” Mayor Bass explained.
Despite being new to the issue, Mayor Bass is not wasting any time.
She highlighted the dangers posed by the trash, including fire hazards and potential risks to the homeowner’s life.
“This is a fire hazard and I worry about the individual there, this place catching fire, him losing his life … This is just outrageous and it will end today,” she declared.
Aerial views of the property reveal a shocking scene: mountains of trash engulfing the home and even covering dilapidated vehicles in the yard.
It’s a sight that has understandably alarmed residents.
Neighbors are concerned not just about the unsightly mess but also about the health risks it poses.
One neighbor voiced their worries, saying, “I don’t really know what’s in that so it could be anything. Probably stuff rotting, you know, attracting rats and all sorts of things. And then also maybe a fire hazard. And if something happens to his house or him inside no one can get in.”
The homeowner, described as a “nice man,” has had issues with the city before.
Back in December 2014, the city had to step in and clean up after he failed to comply with requests to remove trash and maintain the property.
The city ended up doing the cleanup and billed the homeowner.
This story serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance and the swift action required to address public health concerns.
With the city stepping in, residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the cleanup of the notorious “trash house” begins.
See footage of the notorious “trash house” in the video below.
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