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

[katladyd]

Is there a designated community area that could be used for grilling? Many condos have that. I lived in a townhouse years ago, and there was a public area where you could have your grill or bbq. You were not allowed to have them on your balcony at all! A public area or areas for grilling would be a nice compromise.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Is there a designated community area that could be used for grilling? Many condos have that. I lived in a townhouse years ago, and there was a public area where you could have your grill or bbq. You were not allowed to have them on your balcony at all! A public area or areas for grilling would be a nice compromise.

This is exactly what we have so the people that like to grill can do so. The people above me are renters and they had a grill for a while which they weren't supposed to but now it's gone. Now when the board does external building inspections, if they even see a grill they will remove it. They used to just warn the people before and if they still didn't remove it then they would be fined.

I hope that your kitties will start calming down soon and that you can maybe get a few people together to organize a petition to have all grills removed from balconies. I'd hate for you to experience this again and you should feel safe where you live. Good luck.

[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!

[Catty1]

If you can PM me the building number, I'll do a reverse lookup...unless you know who the person was.

Hope work went ok, and that Diego did all right today!

[Queen of Poop]

Diego was very happy to see me. He was meowing at me and rubbing on me as I took off my coat and shoes. He doesn't seem to mind all the hugs and kisses either. At least the 2 kitties played for a while last night. He spent quite a bit of time under cover with me during the night. I'm not complaining, I love that he wants so much attention, it's just the reason that upsets me.

Thanks again to all of you for your kind words.

[pomtzu]

No matter what the cause of the fire, it's just a tragedy that it had to happen at all.

Hoping you and the kitties are starting to feel somewhat more comfortable and at ease with each passing day.