I am hearing that the actual number of arsons in Coatesville may allegedly have been about 60 in the last 24 months. Because of alleged inaccurate incomplete records the real number may be unknown.
When the new administration took over the fire reporting system moved into the hands of the volunteer firemen. There is alleged to be poor recording of fires or in some cases no reporting at all.
It is alleged that in 2007 the reporting was about 60% of actual fire department activity.
I believe the Sunday that Walker, Matthews and Johnson did declare an emergency they only did so under extreme pressure from Governor Rendell.
Last night I asked District Attorney Joe Carroll if he knew that there were 27 fires by August or September of last year; would he or Governor Rendell have demanded that Coatesville declare an emergency? His answer was yes.
I have heard that even with the 15 or so number of arsons the city was acknowledging; the DA, State and ATF repeatedly offered help to the city and that help was refused.
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