kidblast 939 Report post Posted September 23 (edited) My brother in-law owns a condo where there's probably another 20/25 units in the building. There was an explosion on the 3rd floor about 5:30 yesterday. His unit is on the 1st floor. The place quickly turned into an inferno. I don't think any one was killed, my bro and his fam got out. But it looks like a total loss for the building. The roof collapsed over night, so for sure, the top floors are probably toast, but the water and smoke damage is most likely everywhere.. They can't even get in there yet to see what can be salvaged. He's bass player, and I don't think he got his gear out. news article here: https://whdh.com/news/firefighters-rescue-residents-from-massive-blaze-at-apartment-building-in-fitchburg/ Edited September 23 by kidblast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Bill 1,180 Report post Posted September 23 Man that is terrible!! Thank god he and his family are safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigKahune 427 Report post Posted September 23 Sorry to hear that KB. Amazing that no one was killed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karloff 390 Report post Posted September 23 thats bad. but at least they got out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pippy 1,517 Report post Posted September 23 Terrible news, KB, but as has been said by the others at least your brother-in-law and his family and, it seems according to the article, everyone else was evacuated safely. Thanks-be for the firefighters' unquestioning bravery and my best wishes going out to you and yours. Pip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidblast 939 Report post Posted September 23 thanks for the sentiments guys but. it was reported a while ago, one person is unaccounted for. it's possible that was the unit the explosion was in. so there may be one fatality. And pip's right.. if not for the firefighters, police and first responders, the world would be a much less safer place. ' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigtim 147 Report post Posted September 23 I am sorry to hear about this. A fire is a terrible thing. I pray your family is well during all of this. As long as they are safe and sound, none of those guitars and amps matter, 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billroy fineman 224 Report post Posted September 23 Sorry to hear it KB, best to all. Best to the unaccounted for. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Natural 132 Report post Posted September 23 I'm sorry to hear the news. I'm glad your family is OK. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al30906 0 Report post Posted September 23 Sorry to hear about this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelly campbell 201 Report post Posted September 23 So Sorry to hear that, glad your family is ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tx-ogre 249 Report post Posted September 23 Sad news. Glad to hear his family got out okay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marky Forrest 181 Report post Posted September 24 Sorry to hear this KB. Material objects can be replaced but people can't so it's great news no one was hurt. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHenry 282 Report post Posted September 24 So sorry to hear this Kidblast, the new report that you posted said one person was missing, is there any update on that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murph 334 Report post Posted September 24 Gear is just gear. Glad they're safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidblast 939 Report post Posted September 24 thanks all! I saw him yesterday, it seems he is in good spirits. They will move past this. He's already phyced to go guitar shopping. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites