kidblast Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 This past Friday morning, sometime around 12:30 / 12:45 our smoke detectors went off, at the same time, my 38 yr old Daughter who lives in our second floor flat, came down stairs screaming "Fire"... I walk out of our bedroom, and into the kitchen. Looking out the window, I can see the flames coming down the exterior wall, where our deck is, and I can tell from seeing the house next door being as well lit from the fire on our house, that this was already very involved. The smoke has already made it down stairs and is starting to fill the house. So, ok.. every one goes out, and I do the only thing I can.. Get out of there and call 911.. Thankfully we live very close to a fire station. They were there quick and had the fire knocked down in about 30 minutes. Those boys and girls were amazing. Just amazing.. Thankfully the FD saved the building but unfortunately much damage was done. The second floor apartment where my daughter and 2 grand kids live, is totaled. Like Ground Zero totaled.. They lost just about everything. Down stairs there is significant smoke and water damage to our entire living area. Miraculously, all of the guitars (17) mando, uke, all survived the disasters with literally no damage at all. I have a closet where I keep them, and that was well away from the location where the fire actually was. Not even smoke damage.. that close was the difference. Even though I have all these on a professional rider for replacement value, some of these things can't be replaced. The house is not habitable, but it's rebuild-able from what we know so far. We have retained a public adjust who is working with us, and I have to say, this guy is a savior. He is working with the insurance company and handling all the immediate details, like clean up, movers, restoration teams. The cause of the fire, unfortunately was due to a cigarette that was not entirely extinguished that somehow lit a blanket on fire that was out on the second floor porch. My daughter smokes, so that's how it all went down. She feels awful, but it was really just a tragic accident. We're staying with family who has room while we find temporary housing. We have good insurance and should have plenty of coverage to deal with renting a house until we can get back in. it was horrific, but we're going to be fine. right now, it's one day at a time. I know that at least on this forum Rev Dave and Tman have had to work thru this.. unfortunately, I now have first hand experience to what you guys went through. /ray 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Wow, that's really horrible. Obviously great news that nobody was injured. Also nice that your gear was spared. I think about things like this and it scares the crap out of me. Can't imagine what it's like to live it. Sounds like you're handling it as good as anyone could hope. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Super sorry to hear it Ray. We're close enough where if you need another set of hands, I'm here to help. Thoughts, prayers - wishes of good karma. It's people that are important - stuff, well - you can deal with stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Oh, man. That sucks. But at least no one was injured, and the guitars made it. Still, no fun at all. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Very sorry to hear this - just what you don't need at such a time. Commiserations and my very best wishes to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Yes as others have said.. And what with all this virus going on.. My best wishes too.. Good luck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 So sorry to hear that man! You're in my prayers. But at least you all got out of there OK, and the guitars lived! Hope you get everything back to normal as quick as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I am sorry Kid. You are in our thoughts every day. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Man, kid that really suck, especially during this time. I am glad you are safe. Now that you have been through the full test, which was "the one guitar" you ran back in the house to rescue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Sorry to here this Kidblast, I hope everything works out for you. On a positive note, it's great that know one was injured, "stuff" can be replaced unlike people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Big Bill said: Man, kid that really suck, especially during this time. I am glad you are safe. Now that you have been through the full test, which was "the one guitar" you ran back in the house to rescue. I remember that thread. Most at the time seemed to rescue at least 2 guitars. Just shows how fast things can go and just enough time if any to clear the family out. Anyway, I'm terribly sorry for you Ray. But happy that you all made it out and the guitars were all saved. Insurance will rebuild but some things will have to be bought again. I will remember you in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Wow Sorry to hear that Kidblast..glad to hear everyone and the guitars are good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 I'm so sorry that you experienced that Ray. I say please keep your chin up and know that this too shall pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 Sorry to hear about your situation. Fortunately nobody was injured and your guitars survived to live another day. Hoping the your family’s life gets back to normal soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony... Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 I'm so sorry to hear this 😧😧 I'm glad everyone was ok... I know exactly what your talking about, I have not had a house fire but our neighbors did, and it was horrible to watch... Then when they tried to rebuild, the city gave them fine after fine, just ridiculous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labomba Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Good no one was hurt. hope things get better for you soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutha Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Glad to hear that nobody hurt, most stuff can be replaced. Hopefully does not take long for you to get sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Damn, sorry to hear this. I smoked and drank for decades and was blessed to have never had an accident. Hell, everybody smoked in those days. They would dump ashtrays into big garbage cans in bars, several times a night. It's a wonder there weren't more fires, to be honest. Here's wishing the best, old friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 Hi guys, Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Murph you're correct.. they'd do that ALL the time. I think this is the kind of nightmare we all have, and are so grateful when we wake up to realize it was real. But for us, well, it wasn't a bad dream. Truth be told, that night, I grabbed some axes before the FD got there, there was quite a bit of smoke, but I got my J200, and a few more that I knew would be hard to "replace" out. By then they were there, (we live very close to the firehouse, I just got away from the building so the crew could do their work. Again, those guys were amazing. My wife was not happy with me for dragging out what I did, but I knew that was all I could really do, The rest had to just stay. Things happened so fast.. But that closet really made the difference, not even smoke got in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 So sorry to hear that Ray. I'm glad everybody's safe. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 "Better a diamond with a flaw, than a pebble without." I think that's from Confucius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Man that is a huge kick in the nuts. Glad everyone is safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Man sorry to hear about that. But like everyone else has already said, glad no one was hurt. Good about the guitars too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 What they said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Gibson Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 On March 31, 2020 at 7:53 AM, kidblast said: Hi guys, Thanks everyone for your thoughts. Murph you're correct.. they'd do that ALL the time. I think this is the kind of nightmare we all have, and are so grateful when we wake up to realize it was real. But for us, well, it wasn't a bad dream. Truth be told, that night, I grabbed some axes before the FD got there, there was quite a bit of smoke, but I got my J200, and a few more that I knew would be hard to "replace" out. By then they were there, (we live very close to the firehouse, I just got away from the building so the crew could do their work. Again, those guys were amazing. My wife was not happy with me for dragging out what I did, but I knew that was all I could really do, The rest had to just stay. Things happened so fast.. But that closet really made the difference, not even smoke got in there. Is there anything you need? Clothes or whatever? Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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