Post Fire Scare Behaviour - and the reason....

[Queen of Poop]

Have seen 2 local news reports speculating on the cigarette in the planter theory. The official cause of the fire will be released in the next couple of days.

With the set up here there is no common area for bbq's or anything else.

Every balcony comes with an outside natural gas line that is supposed to be used for the bbq, so getting them removed will be difficult.

I will be interested to see what the actual cause is.

Diego is still a momma's boy today. He's napped on me most of the afternoon. Whenever I get up he looks at me with that come here mom look. So I oblige and pet him up and give him loads of kisses. I've told him that I was here to get them out, but that the cops wouldn't let me come in. I tell him I'm sorry and that he's safe now. Going to work tomorrow is going to be very hard.

[pomtzu]

Every balcony comes with an outside natural gas line that is supposed to be used for the bbq, so getting them removed will be difficult.

I will be interested to see what the actual cause is.

Yikes - that sounds like an accident just waiting to happen - but I'm sure it had to pass building codes in place at the time of construction. I'd be willing to bet that no one with a grill used that tho, and they just used the propane tanks. If they hoked up to the natural gas line, they would have had to have the grill converted from propane to natural, since there are different regulators and cut offs involved.

Yes - it will be interesting to see what they determine as the cause, and if it was a grill, if they intend to put any restrictions on them. It's just so unfortunate that this happened, no matter what the cause.

[Laura's Babies]

I would expect some separation anxiety when you go to work.. Don't be surprised at what you find when you come home... then again, they may be alright and settle right down. Lets hope they do!

[Anikaca77]

My prays are with you and your kitties.

I hope Diego starts acting back to normal soon.

Take care,
Melissa

[Queen of Poop]

A cigarette tossed into a planter caused all this grief and heartache!!

My poor kitties had to suffer for 5 hours with the damn fire alarm and then wait for their dinner and momma till midnight because a smoker couldn't put out their butt properly!!!!

All those other pets had the trauma of the actual fire. All those people are now homeless!!!

I am way beyond upset right now.

[Freckles]

Were they able to pinpoint the offending apartment?

[katladyd]

If you absolutely HAVE to smoke (dirty habit), then please, please, have a little concern for the people and dear animals that share this earth with you. If you can't quit, please be careful.

[Queen of Poop]

Were they able to pinpoint the offending apartment?

Yes, unit 420.

[Karen]

How sad. People do not realize how long a cigarette can smolder, so often fires are caused by a carelessly disposed of cigarette. Yet another reason for smokers to quit, if they needed more incentive.

Poor you, and all the people and kitties. But at least you know you need not fear grills in this case. Sending you hugs, and skritches to the kitties!

[cassiesmom]

Yes, unit 420.

I wouldn't want to be the occupant of that unit. The other building in my complex had a fire in a unit caused by an owner trying to do their own remodeling, caused damage to the common areas and other units - it was a big mess for quite awhile afterward. Q of P, I'm very glad you and the kitties are safe and secure.

I hope Diego had a good day and I'm willing to bet he was very glad to see you when you got home! Please give him and Cali big hugs from me!