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John Whitmire: “The owner did not have the proper insurance and wasn't…”

Featuring: John Whitmire, Nonpartisan | Mayor of Houston | Texas

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Mayor Whitmire on FIFA, Budget Vote, And Plant Fire | 901 Bagby: Inside the Mayor's Office | Ep. 12

Published | Video Starts at 20:13

What was it doing there in the first place? Been there for years and gotten citations. They just pay them and keep on doing work. So we are cleaning up the mess. The owner did not have the proper insurance and wasn't properly prepared for a loss. So the city is stepping in with the federal government and going to do a cleanup. But you know, those that criticize our firemen, I don't understand it. (20:13–20:20)

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Asserts that the recycling plant owner lacked proper insurance and preparation for the fire loss.

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