The area wasn't cordoned off. Contractors were boarding up the house, but the policy I normally follow is to just not get in anyone's way when shooting, and obey instructions when they're given. I never entered the house, just held the camera up to windows and popped off a flash. After the last shot, I was told to come off the front porch, but that was it.
They're still investigating how the fire started. My friends and I all believe it started on the second floor, but again we're not sure how. My guess is a space heater.
