We had a fire.......!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Glad no Hoomins or FurKids were injured!!

Do you have Fire Insurance that covers the building & CONTENTS??

In the USA, "Fire Insurance" covers both the damage caused
by the Flames as well as by the SMOKE.
You probably have more "Smoke Damage" than fire damage.

"Smoke Damage" can be very high (costly) from just a small fire.
Smoke seeps into everything - furniture, drapes, walls, rugs,
closets, clothes, bed covers - everything!
And it may be worse than you think - you've all become used to it
by now. Ask a neighbor to come into the house and <*sniff*> around.
Chances are the neighbor will notice the "smoke smell" while
you think it's gone away.

The best way to remove the "smoke odor" is by washing or dry cleaning.
That's what's so expensive - having to wash almost the whole house
and all the stuff in it!

If you have lingering smoke odors, consider reporting the fire
to your Insurance Company.
And if you didn't call the Fire Department/Brigade when it happened; you'll
probably have to call them now to come make a report.
Most USA Insurance Companies won't process a claim
without seeing an official Fire Report.

Good Luck!!

/s/ FireFighter Phred
.

[moosmom]

OMG!!! Glad to hear no one was hurt. I'd definitely contact the manufacturer. There needs to be some kind of warning label. Afterall, they put warnings on kids pj's and bedding, right??

[luvofallhorses]

I am so glad nobody was hurt! {{{hugs}}}

[petslover]

Oh gosh. I am glad that noone got hurt too.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Gosh, I'm so glad you are all safe! Please give the kitty kids a kiss on the head from me, ok?

[lizbud]

Wow Lut, how scary for you all. That was quick thinking
by Bernard & Jo. I'm so glad that no humans or kitties were
injured & that you all were home at the time.

I remember once as a child at my Grandmother's house, a huge
Christmas tree burst into flames. The house was full of adult
Aunts & Uncles & two of them carried the whole tree right out
the front door. A lot of smoke, but no real damage.It can be very
frightning. I'm glad you are all okay.

[manda_moo87]

YIKES! What a scare... glad everyone is ok.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Thanks everybody for the good vibes!!
The only damage we have is a partly ruined cat-tree. But Inka & Maya say (sorry: meow!!) that they didn't use that tunnel anyway! I will go to the shop where I bought it asap, and take the pics I took with me. It would be great to get a refund, as there is NO warning tag on the tree !
As we got the burning tree outside so fast (thanks hubby and son!!!!), the "smell" is reasonable. A few days more of airing will take care of it. Luckily, the temperatures are unusually high for this time of the year! Yes, we are insured for this, but as the damage is just that cat-tree, I won't report it. Don't want to get the fee up....

[Randi]

What a scary thing to have happen. I'm glad you're all safe!

[gini]

Lut, thank God you caught the fire in time. It must have frightened you so much.

I think Phred has some good ideas for you because the smoke smell will linger.

How scary that the cat tree caught on fire so quickly. A lesson to all of us.

[Nomilynn]

eek how scary! I'm glad everyone is alright

[AmberLee]

What a shock. So glad that no one was hurt. {{{hugs to you and the furkids!}}}

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh my! How scary!!! Boy am I glad you've got a quick son and hubby, and that you were home at the time! Although I'm sure you wouldn't have had the fireplace going if you weren't home....but still...you know what I mean.

I'm so glad you, your family and Maya and Inka are all ok. What a scare!

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Maya & Inka's mommy


[[/B]

I know that I am the only one that sees this!!!


Look at the inside of the circle.

There is the shape of a black and white cat sitting down, his 'head' is hidden....

If you look to the left you see a 'cat' walking- from the back side-
two white legs and a tail standing straight up...

LOLOLOL,

I have been thinking about that picture since I saw it.....

P.S. can someone humor me???

[todd]

wow