One thing that makes America so special is that it is fertile ground for the growth of the artistic community. This is especially true in New York City. Manhattan and the surrounding areas are knowing for an accepting and cultivating environment for artists. It's not an uncommon thing for artist colonies to spontaneously emerge in different parts of the city. However, there are some intrinsic dangers when a community is not planned but develops organically. Many times, these locations are off the grid and mostly 'unofficial.' That means they are not on the radar of the legal departments of the city, and therefore, are often not compliant with safety regulations. While a great place for artistic genius to grow and thrive, they sometimes can present a threat to themselves and the surrounding neighborhoods. This was the sad case of the Ghost Ship Warehouse in Oakland, California.
The Occurrences of Retail Fires
When we look at businesses here in America, usually, some kind of retail is what we think of. Goods, products, services - that's the stuff of the American Dream. As part of a capitalist society, we can use our creativity to come up with a million-dollar idea, invent a product or service that the public needs, or take a stab at whatever kind of business venture we want. When people do this, they usually envision profits and success - as they should; those things can motivate and drive us. Often, setbacks aren't part of that dreamy vision, but it's something a business owner needs to be prepared for. Every business has its share of crises to deal with, and one of them, for some, could be a fire. Today we'll look at retail fires and their impact on businesses.