PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Some homeowners in a north Phoenix neighborhood are pretty upset about what’s going on behind their backyards.

They claim the wash that runs between dozens of homes off Bell Road and 35th Street is not being maintained and is putting neighbors at risk

“It’s very frustrating,” said PJ Jones, who lives nearby.

Overgrown bushes, giant weeds, trash and debris can be seen throughout the area. Steven Ligidakis lives next to the wash and says that what’s going on is a serious threat to the community.

“It’s a fire hazard,” said Ligidakis. “I’ve walked through there before where weeds and grass are as tall as I am, and just dry and dead.”

A few months ago, someone set Ligidakis’ back fence and shed on fire late at night. Home security cameras caught the terrifying momen

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