'House' Fire

[ellebelle]

House Fire

I'm so sorry to hear that Jim, though glad everyone is okay and glad that everything seemed to have been cleaned up quickly.

Now I'm going to ask the question everyone here was thinking (after Russ said everyone got out okay and the house is still standing)...

Are the fish okay?

 

[bad coffee]

i called jim and he said he's going to post pics.

He also said the tanks are okay, but he's wondering about the smoke damage. he's changing his big carbon chamber today to help. I'm sure he'll let us know how everything is.

Remember to ask him about the firemen. . .

B

 

[inline6]

Remember to ask him about the firemen. . .

B

Jim, whats the story about the firemen?

 

[DevIouS]

Great to hear the fam is OK.
You know I'm a call away if you need me for anything.

 

[fritz]

Thank g-d everyone is ok, our thoughts and prayers.

 

[LeslieS]

Very happy to hear that everyone is OK. If there is anything that I can help with, please let me know.

 

[House of Laughter]

Many Thanks!

All,

THANK YOU! And yes, everyone is alright (including the fish Lissa)

Are the fish okay?

I have to start a post tonight with pictures - it's going to be appropriately titled "How to make a grown man cry and laugh all in one sitting"

This is the first time since 9:30 last eve when it all started that I got to sigh, and relax - of course the tears came seconds after with the thoughts of what "could have been", "why didn't I's" and all the other emotions that come with tragedy like this and second guessing. Then the above quote had me gut-busting laughing. The reason why it is so funny (poignantly so) is that the lights to the fish tank were still on (they go off at 11pm) and EVERY fireman, inspector, arson investigator and policeman that walked into the house said the following:

"Where's the Fire?!"
"WoW, nice fish tank"
"Ok, Where's the fire"

And the one favorite quote of the evening from the Milwood Fire Cheif

"if it gets hotter in here, I am going to get some cocktail sauce" (for you that don't know my tan, I have 2 cleaners the size of godzilla in there)

As many of you have already said, the material things are replaceable - it's the lives and health of the family that are most important - and again all are fine.

I also want to make sure recognition and credit go where deserved. I have been around MANY life threatening emergencies and have NEVER, and I have to say it again, "NEVER" in my life, seen a more organized, well presented, courteous and professionally situated group than the Milwood and Ossining VOLUNTEER Fire Departments. Chief, I have always respected what you guys do north of rt 287 as it's all volunteer, but am going to write a letter of thanks all the way up to the Governor - and I am , generally speaking, not the letter-writing type.

Picture to come shortly, I have to get my camera dock back online and everything was strewn about saving the HOUSE

Thanks again for all your wonderful wishes and I will definitely take you up on your offers for assistance when/if needed.

Jim, Joan, Aidan and Amelia

 

[BlueSi4]

Sorry to hear Jim, but glad to hear everyone is OK!!

 

[noodleman]

aslong as everyone is fine, not else matters :grouphug:

 

[ShaunW]

Jim if there is anything I can do to help, I'm there!

So sorry, and glad that you and yours are safe.

 

[Solace Aquatics LLC]

Glad to hear everyone made it out safe.

Our heart goes out to you and your family.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Jim I'm right down the road, call me if you need anything.

 

[Pseudo]

Jim,

Glad you and the rest of the family is ok. Whatever you need buddy you got it..

Later,

Kasei

 

[JHOV2324]

i hate when bad things happen to good people.....glad da fam is ok

 

[House of Laughter]

How to Make a Grown Man Cry

And here are the pics of the fire.

It started in the wall by the fireplace unrelated to the fireplace and was electric - you can see the char mark from where it started.

I know you're all saying shouldn't I be doing something other than posting pictures on the internet, but, quite honestly, I am bored out of my skull watching the workers do their work :-( SOMEONE BRING ME BEER!

Kidding, I am going out to dinner as soon as they are done pulling up the carpet and wood floor below it - so thanks for all the offers.

And of course, the money shot - the tank after the fire

Again, thanks to everyone for all their warm wishes.

Jim

 

[House of Laughter]

Oh, and for all you jokesters out there, the Febreeze is there because my daughter kept spraying her brother with it the day before :thrash:

House

 

[Quang]

House, glad to hear the family was safe...my wishes to ya'll.

God bless you and your good spirit!

 

[alienz]

You guys and gals are an awesome community, prayers go out for Jim and his family I hope everything ends up ok.

 

[jhale]

wow that's very scary, the way the fire started in the wall.
thank God you were on top of things the outcome could have been so much
worse as you have said.

nice fts also, :hug:

I'm curious, how fast did the FD open up the wall like that?

 

[KathyC]

Wow Jim, so glad that if you had to go and have a fire, you had one before you all went to bed for the night!
Any speculation of what went wrong with the wiring?

Hat's off to Jim's local Fire Department & all of the Volunteer Firefighters out there (and the paid FF's too!) who are there for us because they care..you guys rock!:biggrin: