BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- On Tuesday, the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety responded to a house fire in a condemned house that was deemed unsafe to occupy due to a previous fire.

"This home had no power, heat, or water, yet someone chose to live in it," BHDPS officials said. "This is dangerous and illegal, even if you are the property owner! We have programs to get the folks who occupy these structures help."

Authorities ask the public to call them at 269-927-8457 or police if you see a condemned home notice posted and someone is going in/out of the building.

"Today's situation could have easily been a fatal fire," BHDPS officials said. "A tragedy that could have been avoided."

Below is a list of Warming Stations in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph/Niles areas:

SALVATION ARMY - BENTON HARBOR

233 Michigan Street in Benton Harbor, Mich.
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
(269) 927-1353

BENTON HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

213 E Wall Street in Benton Harbor, Mich.
Monday, Thursday, and Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.   
Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
(269) 926-6139

YMCA BENTON HARBOR/ST JOSEPH

3665 Hollywood Rd in St Joseph, Mich.
Monday - Thursday 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 5 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
(269) 428-9622

NILES BUCHANAN YMCA

905 North Front St in Niles, Mich.
Monday - Thursday 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 5 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
(269) 683-1552

CITY OF NILES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Will provide emergency hotel vouchers
Call (26(0 683-4700 for availability

SALVATION ARMY - NILES

424 North 15th St in Niles, Mich.
Call (269) 684-2660 for availability

FERRY STREET RESOURCE CENTER

317 N 7th Street in Niles, Mich.
(269) 687-9860