Darby House fire survivors say temporary housing at extended stay hotel is filthy and unsafe

Lorenzo Parker and his mother, Barbara Threatts, are among the 60 residents left homeless by the Darby House fire. While Parker says he is grateful to be alive, he says the temporary living situation is taking a toll.

"I'm glad that God saved us and spared our life from the fire," Parker said. "However, I think the situation that we're under is a bit more depressing."

Parker and Threatts are currently staying at Extended Stay South off Paragon Place in Richmond and say they want out.

Inside their room, they say they found what appeared to be mold between the panels and underneath the counter, and layers of filth on the floor of the bathtub.

"This isn't happening because someone stayed here and left. This stuff is built up," Parker said.

The bathtub is also a problem for many Darby House residents, many of whom have mobility issues.

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