New Orleans officials face a pressing issue: homeless encampment fires causing millions in roadway damage. Fires, often sparked by propane tanks and accelerants, have led to significant repairs, with one sites damage estimated at six figures and another exceeding several million. City and state crews, along with heavy machinery, recently cleared an encampment near Interstate Ten, offering assistance to those displaced. With colder temperatures approaching, officials anticipate more fires and plan removals to ensure public safety.

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