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Family, advocates call for more homeless resources after woman killed in Greeley grass fire
The death of Dizarae O'Toole-Ochoa, a woman experiencing homelessness, occurred in a Greeley grass fire near the Highway 34 and Highway 85 interchange on Saturday. Her death has prompted advocates to demand more shelter resources, noting that current options are extremely limited, especially for women. Advocates also highlighted challenges such as the city's camping ban and the restricted availability of overnight shelters.
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