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Title: Christmas Fire Post by qwerty on Dec 26th, 2009 at 9:56pm
http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/christmas-tree-starts-house-fire-80116152.html
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Title: Re: Christmas Fire Post by KittyFairy on Jan 2nd, 2010 at 7:56pm
Yeah, I was on my to visit my mother and saw the fire. The roads were so bad we even though it was only 2-3 miles, we thought about not going. We had to let several fire department vehicles pass us, but it was difficult. With the snow there was no place to pull over, and with the ice, if we stopped we might not be able to go again. Dixon road was the worst, but the trucks managed to pass us. The house isnt that far from the station, but I bet due to the speed that they all had to drive at, it made the fire worse.
I was worried that it was my moms house, since she lives in that neighborhood, but since it was on the corner, its was easy to see that it wasnt. The entrance was blocked, but the exit remained open. I got out on foot and asked the cop if it was ok for us to enter but she said no so we figured wed just sit in the marcus lot till everything cleared. Luckily there was a second entrance that we did not know about. When we arrived, my mom had no clue at all about the fire. She had just moved there, and did not know them. I also did not know them, as the last time I played softball at Marcus, it was 1996. |
Title: Re: Christmas Fire Post by UmmYeahOk on Jan 19th, 2010 at 11:56pm Quote:
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Title: Re: Christmas Fire Post by MHSgal on Mar 31st, 2010 at 10:13pm
Yeah, I got out my phone because I wanted to record the fire as it happened, but then I was told that someone may have died, and asked if I really wanted to film that. But it seems that others didnt have a problem filming or taking pictures.
There were tons of people helping out. I remember that day making a snow man. It was so hot from the flames that I didnt even wear a coat. The irony about the bad roads possibly contributing to the damage is that after the fire was put out, the sand trucks arrived, sanding down every road in the neighborhood. Its hard to say this since it wasnt our house, but watching it burn that christmas morning really made the holiday depressing. Its like, wow, one of the most joyous occasions. They were even on their way to church when the fire started, from what I was told. I was also told that their children are all grown up now. Still sad, no matter what your age is, but Im sure its psychological damage is much worse if youre a child. The house sat as is for months. Even in March it still had its Christmas wreath and snowflake ornaments on an outside tree. I dont blame them. I dont think I could go back to see it like that if it were my house. They did finally tear it down to the foundation. On each corner was a sign from the Jacobs, thanking everyone for their support. I also learned that the cause of the fire was somewhat related to the freak historical blizzard we got. You see, the pipes froze, and to thaw the pipes an open flame was used the night before. Well I guess thats what caused the gas leak, as Im assuming a gas pipe was mistaken for a water pipe. Anyway, after being told this, Im guessing that fire was either caused by a spark of static, or the heater kicking on, anything really, especially if they were cooking or building a fire. I dont know what room the fire started. Just that it happens so fast that they are all very very lucky to get out without physical harm The house |
Title: Re: Christmas Fire Post by haleycart on Feb 20th, 2012 at 1:14am
i was browsing other threads when I stumbled here. excellent post!
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