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Outrageous Detroit Stats

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With more than 80,000 abandoned buildings, Detroit averages about 14 arsons per day. Keep in mind, that statistic comes from the fires that investigators determine to be arson, and only about 20% of fires are even investigated at all. "We're in a crisis and one fire way from a disaster." [Reuters]