House Fire

Just to let you guys know yesterday George was working over at his Parents place, as he was fixing to head home he noticed smoke coming out of the siding, he went around the back of the house to open the back door to see what it was, when he got around back he saw that the living room was on fire, he kicked in the back sliding glass door and went in to try to save their dogs, cat and 4 birds, he got in the house but the smoke was so thick he could not see anything, he was able to rescue 3 dogs then went back into the house, this time he made it about 3 feet in the door when the Den exploded, he ran back out side and called 911.

They lost the family dog Rex, the cat Cally, and the 4 birds.

George's parent also have another 200 birds that live in the bird flight they were all ok the fire did not reach the flight.

The fire was cause by a bad surge protector

George's parents live in a double wide they were planning on building a house on their property next year.

You really want to laugh, George finished re roofing the house 2 hours before the fire started.

The pretty new Roof George had just finished

they would get the fire out then the wind would blow and it would start up again we all worked well into the night trying to get it under control

most of the house is gone now

wow!!! :jawdrop: i'm soo sorry. i've never experienced total loss like that, so i can't imagine what it would be like.

i'm glad George didn't get hurt but i'm also glad he was there.

let us know how we can help.

The important thing is nobody got hurt or worse... It still sad to lose a family pet and all your belongings. My condolences to Geo and his family. If there is anything they need, let us know

Our prayers are with you all... And if you need any help, you know my phone #.

That is just so awful and so sad!!!!! Like Steve said; if you need our help let us know.

Glad George made it out safely and was able to resue a couple of pets.
At least no person was hurt, I do hope they have insurance coverage.

I can't imagine loosing everything that you'd worked for all your life.

yes they have insurance, but some of the stuff they lost just can not be replaced, the kids baby pics, things that have been passed through the family for years. It's just a mess, I just can't tell you how it feels, the thought that George could have been hurt or worse the thought that the house could have caught fire at night when his parents were asleep. Just so much goes through your head.

well we are fixing to go over there and start the clean up.

I'm so sorry!! I was kinda shocked readin and seeing the pics - thankfully nobody got hurt, but property and pets are a painful loss ( I can't even begin to imagine it). Please let us know if you need any help...our condolences to George and his family.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

! I'm so sorry - that's a horrible thing to have happen. You're right, no amount of money can replace the things we collect in our lives that mean so much to us. I'm very glad that George is OK, and his parents are too.

I'm very sad for the pet, and the loss. My thoughts are with y'all, and if you need anything don't hesitate to ask!

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I am really sorry to hear of their losses, but as bad as it is, it could have been really worse. If I can be of help, please let me know....

Really sorry to hear about this. I'm glad G and his parents are ok.

Wow, sorry about this. I have been very fortunate when it comes to house fires but have seen more than I ever care to see.

Anything we can do to help?

Thanks guys, Today we went through as much of the house as we could, we were able to find a bunch of stuff that was some what OK, like dishes, nick nacks, etc....

I do have some good news though while digging in the back bedroom I found Georges baby book, baby photo album and his parents wedding album, un touched....like nothing ever happened around them. It's so funny what we found today, in a room full of ashes, nothing standing not a single thing to recognize we found an 8X10 Photo of Ally untouched. Just unreal.

I am not sure what we need at this point in time, we live so far from everyone its hard for us to ask for anything.

I do have a funny story to tell you guys and I have a video that goes with it, I will post it all later.

jeeperjennie wrote:

I am not sure what we need at this point in time, we live so far from everyone its hard for us to ask for anything.

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My Saturday is free and clear. Just tell me where & when.

You know I thought of something we might need, Food....we have had lots of friends and neighbors come out and help pull things from the house, but at lunch time and dinner time we are all covered in black shit, dirty tried and hungry. Cookies, chips, water, if someone could make his parents a home cooked meal. Heck i don't know ..it's all such a mess.

I got here late, I'm so sorry to see and hear about this. I can't believe those pictures. glad no one was hurt, but pets are family members too. sorry for their loss. i'll keep george & his parents in my prayers.

thanks, it's been so hard. We have been so out of it the past few days, just the stress, the work, everything.

Today I decided to just stay home, I could not do it again, I had to just regroup. maybe tomorrow will be a fresh day and a fresh start.

We want to Thank TxRubiRig for coming out and helping us yesterday, you are such a sweet heart!!!!!

We also want to thank everyone for your prayers and thoughts, it means the world to us that we have such wonderful friends!!!!!

I'm so sorry, glad George didn't get hurt. We are praying for you guys.

well let me say thank you to everyone.

words really can't express how much i appreciate the calls , the pm's , and folks just showing up to help.

there is still alot to do before it is time to demolish this house and start on the new one , but much progress has been made. most of the items we were looking for have been found and inventory lists are being made.

if anyone has the day free tommorow , me and some friends will be out there working all day

also i have recieved more than a few pm's regarding donating to my folks and if anyone would like to help them out we have a paypal setup for that

the paypal addy is frednkassiefund@aol.com

again thanks for all of ya'll support, this would be so much more difficult with out great friends like you guys.

and fwiw..........please dont hesitate to call for anything you need from rockrash4x4, i'm still filling any orders recieved as soon as i can, but i'm not at the computer much

thanks again guys

Thought I would give you guys an update on how things are going with George's Partents.

Things are well on there way. the house is what you would call dried in! The Yellow siding is going to be painted some color of Green, we were there last night trying to help them pick which shade. The areas in blue will be white river rock.

The Eagle Weathervane on top of the house is handmade of copper sheet and was given to Fred and Kassie by George's Maternal Grandparents and once Adorned the Chance Family carriage house in Bryan Texas on their 1897 house. (his Great Great Grand Parents).