kidblast 1,195 Report post Posted September 23, 2019 (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, 2019 by kidblast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Bill 1,334 Report post Posted September 23, 2019 Man that is terrible!! Thank god he and his family are safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigKahune 430 Report post Posted September 23, 2019 Sorry to hear that KB. Amazing that no one was killed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karloff 462 Report post Posted September 23, 2019 thats bad. but at least they got out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pippy 1,532 Report post Posted September 23, 2019 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 1,195 Report post Posted September 23, 2019 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 151 Report post Posted September 23, 2019 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
uncle fester 374 Report post Posted September 23, 2019 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 189 Report post Posted September 23, 2019 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, 2019 Sorry to hear about this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelly campbell 265 Report post Posted September 23, 2019 So Sorry to hear that, glad your family is ok. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tx-ogre 317 Report post Posted September 23, 2019 Sad news. Glad to hear his family got out okay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marky Forrest 241 Report post Posted September 24, 2019 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 332 Report post Posted September 24, 2019 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 535 Report post Posted September 24, 2019 Gear is just gear. Glad they're safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidblast 1,195 Report post Posted September 24, 2019 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
