On top of overly high mortgages, some have to pay rescue fees. This is a clear example of how our economy is diminishing. The dominio effect is also evident here. Once the homeowner is able to pay his fire protection fee, the firefighters are able to get paid, the house is able to be saved. And if five homes in a row, can no longer afford this fire protection fee, does all five homes get destroyed?
At least land is always valued something, because real property will NEVER go to zero. If there is a positive side!

In order to provide fire protection to homes outside the city limits, South Fulton charges an annual "pay to spray" fee.

The fire department did finally respond, but only when a neighbor -- who had paid the fee -- called 911 to report the fire had spread to his fields.

But firefighters continued to let the flames rage at Cranick's home.

"My neighbor called [the fire department], saying whatever it takes, we want them to put it out, we'll pay $500," said Cranick. "They told us, 'It's too late.'"


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