Rochester's unhouse population is at risk on sweltering days. From living in their car to living on the street, the heat threatens the safety of those caught on the fringes. 

Rochester's unhouse population is at risk on sweltering days. From living in their car to living on the street, the heat threatens the safety of those caught on the fringes.

The City on Fire Podcast by the USA Today Network examines the effect rising temperatures have on public safety in Rochester, New York. In this city, violent crime increases with the temperature, and people living on the fringes struggle to survive the elements.

The City on Fire Podcast by the USA Today Network examines the effect rising temperatures have on public safety in Rochester, New York. In this city, violent crime increases with the temperature, and people living on the fringes struggle to survive the elements.

City on Fire

Wildfires

Social workers and violence prevention specialists hit the streets to try and solve Rochester's social ills.

Social workers and violence prevention specialists hit the streets to try and solve Rochester's social ills.

Ice Cream

Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reporter Justin Murphy discusses his investigative report on Rochester's tree canopy, its disparities, and the link to heat and violence. 

Rochester Democrat &amp; Chronicle reporter Justin Murphy discusses his investigative report on Rochester's tree canopy, its disparities, and the link to heat and violence.

Heat Island

An uptick in car thefts threatens public safety and fuels negative stereotypes throughout Rochester. 

An uptick in car thefts threatens public safety and fuels negative stereotypes throughout Rochester.

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