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mopinko

(73,714 posts)
Sun Mar 29, 2026, 10:46 AM 3 hrs ago

man. u might not realize how much damage the fire dept does

when they put out a fire. they punch a hole in your roof to pour water in. they tear out drywall/plaster to make sure there's no hidden fire.
they open all the windows. 1 had the blinds down and they just shredded them. and the water! was told 1000 gallons is typical. they shut off all the utilities.
clean up crew starts tomorrow. the chilly weather is a blessing. not getting mold yet. if this was july the smell wd b awful. not sure if it's worth repairing. will b expensive. i've been thinking it's time to move on, but cant stand the thought of this place being torn down.

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man. u might not realize how much damage the fire dept does (Original Post) mopinko 3 hrs ago OP
Oh Mo, I am so sorry to read about the fire Nittersing 3 hrs ago #1
thx. mopinko 2 hrs ago #2
Yikes! mwmisses4289 2 hrs ago #3
there's so much of me in that house. mopinko 2 hrs ago #4
... 2naSalit 1 hr ago #5
ty. mopinko 1 hr ago #6

Nittersing

(8,376 posts)
1. Oh Mo, I am so sorry to read about the fire
Sun Mar 29, 2026, 11:00 AM
3 hrs ago

I've always enjoyed your little urban farm stories. I just know how heart broken you are.

Wish I could think of something cheery to say.

mwmisses4289

(4,140 posts)
3. Yikes!
Sun Mar 29, 2026, 11:06 AM
2 hrs ago

Can't offer you and yours anything but this and hope that things go smoothly for you in getting things repaired or whatever you and your family decide is best for you to do. 🍀

mopinko

(73,714 posts)
4. there's so much of me in that house.
Sun Mar 29, 2026, 11:14 AM
2 hrs ago

been there 38 yrs. took it from a plain 2flat to a stunning (if i do say so myself) single family home.
has the greatest kitchen, a beautiful library, lots of tile work, and even a mural made of my ceramic artwork.
the bathroom that burned was gorgeous.

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