My house almost burnt down.

[Caliber 22]

The neighbouring property had long dry gras that caught fire and jumped over to our property and started to burn our house. Luckily we were at home and could stop the fire before any serious damage was done. The neighbors were not so lucky and were not at home and it burnt down. The fire brigade was there with trucks and a Huey helicopter and stopped the fire but it was to late, they lost everything.

The meadow where my landlord's zebras is also burned, luckily the zebras did not get hurt. This is how the meadow and my shooting range looks now:

 

[Ranchibi]

Oh man....I am glad no one got hurt and your home was not harmed! So sorry about your neighbors house.....

 

[IMADMAN]

My entire home town burned down. It's almost been a year. People are struggling to get back on their feet. It's hard to come back after this kind of devastation. I feel for them.

 

[Septicdeath]

Bummer. I'm glad your home is okay. Do they know how the fire started?

 

[LDP]

My entire home town burned down. It's almost been a year. People are struggling to get back on their feet. It's hard to come back after this kind of devastation. I feel for them.

Lahaina? We spent our honeymoon in Lahaina back in 2005 and loved it. Watching that fire devastate so many peoples lives and land was hard to watch.

 

[Caliber 22]

Do they know how the fire started?

No, not yet. But being in our dry season there are many bush fires and the last week the air is full of smoke around here.

I feel sorry for the people who lost their home. It is an elderly couple and his workshop was burnd down as well, that was his sole source of income.

 

[Caliber 22]

My entire home town burned down. It's almost been a year. People are struggling to get back on their feet. It's hard to come back after this kind of devastation. I feel for them.

That was terrible. Many people will never recover from the loses.

 

[LDP]

No, not yet. But being in our dry season there are many bush fires and the last week the air is full of smoke around here.

I feel sorry for the people who lost their home. It is an elderly couple and his workshop was burnd down as well, that was his sole source of income.

Ya that sucks.

 

[LDP]

At least no one was injured but that doesnt negate the loss of everything else.

 

[Spinach]

My sympathy goes out to.anyone coping after something similar.

2 years ago our home was hit by a tornado. 2.year later we still live in 2 rooms.
Most insurance doesn't cover earths natural
slap to the face.

Were alive, that's the positive outcome.

 

[Simplemann]

Wow thank the lord your home didn't burn

 

[Caliber 22]

Wow thank the lord your home didn't burn

It was close or it all did burn down. The front porch started to burn and after the fire extinguisher was empty it was buckets with swimming pool water that saved the day. Meanwhile the fire was on the other side of the house and the workshop. Running around with water buckets in the smoke filling your lungs and burning your eyes so you can barely see is not fun. At one stage I thought we lost the battle but I was determined to save it, there are things that can never be replaced and at my age I don't know if I could.

 

[beerthief]

WOW that is nasty . i live with forest and a foot deep leaves on one side , it is a thing of concern here .

 

[IMADMAN]

Lahaina? We spent our honeymoon in Lahaina back in 2005 and loved it. Watching that fire devastate so many peoples lives and land was hard to watch.

Yes. My wife and I were watching vIdeos. She asked me where is that? I couldn't tell her. It pretty much is a barren wasteland, no real landmarks or homes to reference. Yea it's truly sad.

 

[maxtrouble]

Glad you are OK! I hope you have a good source of water to fight any future fires and stay safe! A shovel and spade are often overlooked fire fighting tools, keep some on hand. A bug out bag and some food gives some peace of mind. Make sure you have a plan. Fire sucks.

 

[Caliber 22]

I hope you have a good source of water to fight any future fires

The swimming pool is handy for that. I must just get a high pressure submersible pump and pipe to make better use of the water. I can always start the generator if there is no electricity.

 

[Mr.Brocock]

I spent my honeymoon n Lahaina also,.....1985......stunning place to be. Wow.
Sorry about anybody losing something in a fire.
It's a pity "we" can send billions around the world, but Lahaina remains forgotten???
Can't figure it out.

 

[KatoKevin454]

very sorry for your Neighbors loss, you were very lucky, everyone owes thanks to the brave Emergency responders who fight these fires everyday.

 

[Caliber 22]

Since this morning a lot of people came together to offer food, clothing and other necessities to the people who lost their house and belongings. That is one thing small town people do that I think is lost in the big cities. We did some cleaning in and around the house, one cannot believe where and how much soot / ash get in everywhere and the smoke smell is still around.

This afternoon I did get to shoot some 200 meter targets for relaxation, but with the .22LR and not the air rifle. Only 25 shots but that that did help me relax a bit.

 

[Firewalker]

Cal 22,

I'm so sorry about your and your neighbors loss. Hang in there, your area will need your help for some time.