So many abandoned houses – temping to a would be arsonist. Then it begins.

The sight of the flames and smoke brings a crowd of curious onlookers. Hundreds of spectators jam the streets preventing the already understaffed firefighters from getting equipment in.

Some work into the night risking their lives to stop the spread of flames from reaching nearby occupied houses.

As the sun rises the next day, and the smoldering ruins cool, the remains are picked over by those looking for something of value.

Another night comes to the city and the fires begin again. In desperation , praying that they will not be next, some homeowners spray paint their houses with the words

‘Please – do not burn me’.