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'Very Large' Fire Destroys Occupant's Encampment, Property in Harrisburg's 'Tent City'

HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 6 – Fire destroyed one man's belongings in a large 100-by-125-foot blaze at Tent City, with no injuries reported and officials deeming the cause accidental.

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The fire broke out Tuesday afternoon.

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Fire at Harrisburg’s homeless encampment destroys man’s tent, belongings

A fire at Harrisburg’s “tent city” on Tuesday destroyed a man’s dwelling and other belongings, Harrisburg Fire Chief Brian Enterline told multiple news outlets.

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'Very large' fire destroys occupant's encampment, property in Harrisburg's 'Tent City'

The fire broke out Tuesday afternoon.

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Unhoused man loses belongings in fire at 'Tent City' in Harrisburg

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WHP broke the news on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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