'House' Fire

[House of Laughter]

J, the wall was open with seconds of them seeing the "glow" behind it.

It could have spread to the second floor, but since there are fire stops in older houses, it, well, stopped and they were able to contain it locally -

Kathy, yeah, glad we decided to have a Wii blowing competition with my 5yr old son. He was bummed as he was bowling 184 in the 9th frame :bigeyes:

The Fire Chief said it's a chicken egg thing - the wire started the fire in the wall, but there is speculation that the heat from the fireplace (or lose or missing mortar inside the firebox) that comprimised the wire. Either way, the fire is deemed electrical in nature and gladly covered by the insurance. Another good thing (and these things never cross the mind of the innocent), was that I was release of any wrong-doing. I was like WHAT? Seriously, though - after thinking at length about it, peopl are having a nard time paying their mortgage and who know what they'd be willing to do to avoid foreclosure.

House

 

[Shad]

Jim, Sorry to hear the bad news! I'm glad that everyone is ok.

 

[Chapz]

Good that everyone made it out well.
Just pick up the peices and put things back into place.
Things will work out for you and you family.
You also have friends on MR that will be there if you need it.

Just think, it could have been worse.
Thankfully it wasnt.

 

[steveo32]

Jim sorry to hear the news. I just got home. I gald to hear that you and your family are all well. I know you prob got everthing covered but if you need anyhting that I could help with I'm heatr or if you want to just got out and have a beer get your mind off things we can do that. Be safe

 

[sweetsop]

Sorry to hear about the fire, glad everyone is safe!

 

[autoponicz]

sorry to hear...glad you are all okay jim...

 

[Wolverine57]

Jim, just heard the bad news from Ray, and reading the thread! Maggie and I are sad about your beautiful home, but glad that you and your precious family are safe.

 

[Domboski]

Sorry to hear Jim. If I can help with anything, let me know.

Dom

 

[masterswimmer]

I've spoken to Jim a few times today. The one thing I can readily say is that he is the man you want in case of an emergency. From the beginning he immediately took charge of getting the family car started for warmth and to remove everyone from harms way.

He still had a bit of time to reassess the situation and begin an attempt to extinguish the fire. Not something I'd recommend to everyone, but he had his head on straight and probably saved further damage with his calm, cool, and collected efforts to save the rest of the house. BTW, for those of you that don't know, all his bedrooms, kids included are DIRECTLY above that fireplace. Any further spreading of that fire most certainly would have ended in a tragedy that would be unrepairable. Thank god for Jim and Joan's organized, collective efforts to save family first and still be able to save the home from more extensive damages.

Jim and Joan, you both deserve that emotional release from the thoughts of what COULD have occurred more than you give yourselves credit for. Take those moments and release them. It'll help. Take it from one who knows.

You know I'd be there in a NY freakin' minute bro. You've been on my mind and in my heart and prayers ALL DAMN DAY. I'm thanking god and saying prayers for saving my buddy and his family.

Now go out to a nice 5 star restaurant and chow down. Then hit that 5 star hotel and get your asses pampered.

Talk later,
Russ

 

[jw10604]

I am glad everyone is safe Jim. If you need any help with repairs let me know.

 

[jackson6745]

Geez Jim! Sorry to hear this happened but glad to hear everyone is ok.
Russ you should change the title of this thread to "House" fire

 

[masterswimmer]

Russ you should change the title of this thread to "House" fire

Any mod with the capability to change it, feel free. Medications don't always permit me to think clearly.........through the smoke :tongue:

R

 

[reefman]

sorry to hear, but glad every1 is ok.
i guess i didnt realized how dangerous fireplaces can be. i hope it wont happen again.

 

[Slamajamajama]

Jim, If i can assist in the repairing i would gladly donate my time .. plz lmk...good luck

 

[Timbo]

Just saw the pics Jim. Damn glad everyone is ok, and as always I am here to help when ever you need it. See you tomorrow.

 

[Adamc1303]

SOrry to hear that. I am sure you are overwhelmed with the whole thing now. In a couple of days when you are ready to start cleaning up drop me a pm. I mean it.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

2 Applications being mailed out

 

[nanoreefer22]

Jim,

Glad to here everything is OK and everyone is OK as well. I was in a similar situation at my sisters house a couple summers back, entire back of the house on the outside was gone, the back deck, and the first floor. Not a fun situation to be a part of, thank g-d me and my dad were awake or we would have all been sound asleep .

Again I'm glad to hear that all is well .

-Kris

 

[Psycho graphic]

Not a good first post to click on after a long day at work, I'm glad all are OK and as the others have said, if there's anything i can do, just ask.

 

[cb747]

Im so sorry to hear this but thankfully you and your family are fine. Add me to the list if you need a hand with anything!