Hoarders pile up danger for East Valley emergency crews

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Arizona Hoarding Task Force

Hoarding

East Valley fire crews have noticed an increase in hoarding, creating health hazards for the people who suffer from the disorder, and dangers for emergency crews who respond to emergency calls at their homes.

[Tim Hacker, Tribune]

Hoarding Fire

A home in Tempe, shown Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in which Tempe firefighters had a difficult time putting out due to the home owner being a hoarder. [Tim Hacker, Tribune]

[Tim Hacker, Tribune]

Hoarding Fire

A home in Tempe, shown Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in which Tempe firefighters had a difficult time putting out due to the home owner being a hoarder. [Tim Hacker, Tribune]

[Tim Hacker, Tribune]

Hoarding Fire

A home in Tempe, shown Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, in which Tempe firefighters had a difficult time putting out due to the home owner being a hoarder. [Tim Hacker, Tribune]