Rough day

[kpinnc 18,667]

My home caught fire this afternoon. No one was injured (one cat had some smoke inhalation) but the house is not habitable. Shockingly, my garage area and tractors was the only part that recieved no damage. 

 

The fire was in the attic, and only two rooms were badly burned. Unfortunately the rest of the damage came from putting it out. Ceilings were pulled down and tonight when I left, whatever wasn't torn down was falling from all the water required to put it out. 

 

Not sure what comes next but I ask that those of you who believe will keep my family in your prayers. It's gonna be tough for a while on us just having somewhere to call home. 

 

And thank God for first responders. They were on site 2 minutes after I called 911. Amazing individuals! 

 

And thanks ahead of time for the prayers. The fact that my family is safe is a blessing in itself!

Edited yesterday at 03:58 AM by kpinnc

[Streetrodchev 1,139]

So sorry to hear this, prayers for you and your family. 

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,730]

So sorry to hear this. I went through the same thing about 7-8 years ago. Get insurance company involved right away as they have companies that can come help mitigate the damage and dry things out. In the end you will have all new and back to normal. Prayers your way buddy. 

[kpinnc 18,667]

24 minutes ago, stevebo said:

So sorry to hear this. I went through the same thing about 7-8 years ago. Get insurance company involved right away as they have companies that can come help mitigate the damage and dry things out. In the end you will have all new and back to normal. Prayers your way buddy. 

 

Thanks Steve. 

 

I'm supposed to hear from an adjuster later today. Hopefully they can help me navigate our next move. Helpless doesn't cover the feeling right now. When we left at midnight water was still dripping everywhere. The insurance lady I spoke with was talking tarps and plywood and just didn't understand until I told her that you can see stars in every room. A tarp isn't gonna work for this. 

 

Once we get some answers things will be better. 

 

Thanks again for the prayers! 

Edited yesterday at 08:37 AM by kpinnc

[SylvanLakeWH 31,609]

Prayers for you and your family... Thank God no one was hurt...

[pfrederi 20,756]

Thoughts with you stay strong it will be a long haul but you will be alright.

[nylyon-(Admin) 9,020]

Thankfully no one was hurt, prayers for you and your family getting things back to normal.

[parsonsponyz 353]

It is a blessing everyone got out of there alright, including the animals.  Hope the feline is doing better.  Thoughts and prayers will be going your way.  My father went through similar event last year and had to help him through the renovation.  You are progressing in the right direction having the adjuster already involved.  They will get things moving quickly.  

[Blaine 80]

So sorry to hear this. I can’t even imagine how devastating something like this can be. Let’s hope the insurance handles everything fairly and as quickly as possible. Try your best to keep your head up, not just for you but for the family as well. Best wishes for you all. 

[oldlineman 1,741]

Prayers from Pa. for you and your family, we don't always know why, but we do know that all things work for good for thoses that love the LORD. Bob

Edited 18 hours ago by oldlineman

[rjg854 13,140]

Sorry to hear about your situation, very happy to hear no one was hurt. Praying you can get back to normal soon.

[Easton Rich 1,259]

Im glad everybody is ok. Your feline should have 8 more lives after this. You and your family will be in my prayers.

[1054 Project 56]

Glad no one was hurt. You'll be in hour-by-hour then day-by-day mode foe awhile. Does anyone here on Red Square know how to create a Go Fund Me Page?

[TonyToro Jr. 2,475]

32 minutes ago, 1054 Project said:

Glad no one was hurt. You'll be in hour-by-hour then day-by-day mode foe awhile. Does anyone here on Red Square know how to create a Go Fund Me Page?

That is a great idea! 
I have no clue how to make one though 

[TonyToro Jr. 2,475]

Glad nobody was hurt @kpinnc. Hopefully insurance doesn’t take too long.

[cafoose 3,741]

Prayers for God's blessings, miracles, and provision in providing you and your family with comfort and peace in your time of need.

[WHX?? 57,044]

Wow sorry to hear KP. I don't even wish this on guys I don't like. Prayers the insurance company comes through but still that don't help the pain and work of starting over. 

In the end its glad no injuries and just remember it just stuff like lumber and drywall except for the the irreplaceable tractors . 

That being said look for the good and stand tall. 

[AlexR 3,021]

I'm very very sorry to hear that, it is truly a disheartening situation. I will be praying for you and your family, for strength, and that everything financially will come together to do what you need to do. 

 

Glad your tractors are ok  

[Handy Don 16,784]

Thanks for sharing your loss with us. 

Prayers for fortitude and strength coming your way. 

[953 nut 66,860]

Glad to hear there were no physical injuries and pray that the emotional injuries will subside as you put your lives together. Never having experienced this tragedy I can only imagine the pressure you are under. I pray that the process of repairing the damage will go smoothly for you and your family.

[EB-80/8inPA 2,016]

Keep the faith, it will all work out.  Went through that as a young lad in the middle of winter.  Watching your home burn is no fun at all.

You may need to hire your own adjuster to make sure the insurer doesn’t cut corners, though.  They make money collecting premiums and investing the proceeds.  There’s no money for them paying claims.

[kpinnc 18,667]

13 hours ago, 1054 Project said:

Glad no one was hurt. You'll be in hour-by-hour then day-by-day mode foe awhile. Does anyone here on Red Square know how to create a Go Fund Me Page?

 

Thank you very much. I think my daughter set something up but I have no idea what yet. But thank you so much for the thought. 

 

1 hour ago, 953 nut said:

I pray that the process of repairing the damage will go smoothly for you and your family

 

 Greatly appreciated. We did find out today that they are approving a camper on site as opposed to putting us up somewhere else. This is a huge blessing because we will be at home instead of driving all over the place. Given we have so many critters to look after, this is awesome! 

 

 

 

[kpinnc 18,667]

5 hours ago, AlexR said:

Glad your tractors are ok  

 

My wife thinks I'm doing something questionable. I found both my "straight from the horses mouth" and they were perfectly fine as well. 

 

I also found all our documents safe and sound, and all the photo albums were dry and undamaged other than having a bit of smell of course. We have been very lucky all things considered. 

[oliver2-44 11,562]

8 hours ago, kpinnc said:

 

Thank you very much. I think my daughter set something up but I have no idea what yet. But thank you so much. 

 Please share the site. 
 

Tradegy is hard to comprehend. 
May the good Lord ease you and your family’s burden. 

[Sparky-(Admin) 25,663]

  Just reading this now after a late night drive home from PA…sorry Kevin.

  Everyone including the animals are OK and that’s huge! 
  The house will be rebuilt