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If my house was on fire? I was hoping somebody could give me some clues as to what you look out for.

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You should call the fireman fast, common sense rite, to call them?? jane

Q. House fire ....?
only answer if you have been in a house fire. what is it like to be in a house fire?what did you do about it? why did it start on fire? were you in bed at the time? were there big flames?did they surrowned you?were you alone? was it a huge fre? answer all the questions for 10 points

scary, I went to the pool for water... I have no idea what that would have done. The garage ( in front of my bedroom) caught on fire with alot of our furniture in it ( still moving in), men were working w/ electrical in garage and skunk was "chewing" on wires, then sparks!!! yes, I was in bed, my family was in the den next to my room, near the garage eating pizza watching a movie, the flames were huge, no, it didn't surround me, I got out.no, my family was there too. it was a huge fire, luckily we just "kept" it in the garage. I hope this didn't happen to you, if it did...i'm sorry. I was only 13 at the time

Q. House fire?
if your house was on fire, aside from a living thing. what would you want to get?

I have a box about 3 feet by 3 feet. Everywhere I have moved I have brought the box with me. I have only put things in and never taken them out without putting them back in. They contain things like old pictures a few letters and other things that mean a great deal to me. People will probably say a safe with wills and documents, but I back those up at work. I keep what is dear to me as close as possible. Also I have moved about 15 times and I am 25, with a lot of memories, I might need a bigger box one day.

Q. House fire !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
i had a house fire and alot of furniture and applances got bad smoke damage and i was wondering if there was a cream or chemical i could buy at a store that would get the odor and smoke out of my stuff ????

I think so, and Im so sorry you got your Items on fire.

Q. I had a house fire last year can i use the repairs to the house on my taxes?
i had a house fire last year and the insurance paid for the house to get fix. can i use the repairs to the house on my taxes?

No, if your loss was insured there is no deduction.

Q. What sorts of belongings would be most likely to survive a house fire?
i am writing a short story involving a couple whose house burned down. when they return to see the damage, what types of things might still be there? how long does the heat last even thought the fire is out? how soon after the fire would they be allowed to walk through their property? it would be great to hear from some actual firefighters. thanks!

A lot depends on the quick actions of the firefighters. If they're able to get there relatively quick and get water on the fire, a lot can be saved. But, nothing is guaranteed safe against fire. Fire is a living, breathing, all consuming entity. More often than not, one of the few things that I have recovered from fires have been bibles. Family bibles and items stored in a hope chest or cedar chest have typically survived the heat and flames. This is due to the fact that these items are usually close to the floor level and heat and flames rise. If the fire is overhauled properly, there should be very little if any heat left. Once the fire is overhauled and the fire marshal has completed his or her investigation, which could last a day or two depending on the cause, the home is immediately turned over to the home owner and it is theirs to do with what they want.

Q. Does home insurance cover when you rent out the house and the tenant causes a house fire?
does home insurance cover when i rent out the house and the tenant causes a house fire (assuming the house completely burnt down)? if not, do i need to buy landlord's insurance or ask the tenant to buy renter's insurance? thanks

Homeowners policies vary; you'll want to read the fine print on yours to see if it does or doesn't cover such circumstances.

Q. Whats the most eco friendly way to recycle coal ash from a house fire?
we live in a victorian house and light our fire alot over christmas. we use a mixture of smokeless coal as well as wood collected over the year - whats the best thing to do with this? note i know that wood ash is fine but this is mostly coal/charcoal.

if you have an area of the garden you wish to make into a path then use the ash etc as a base a little like using hardcore..alternatively makes a great weed suppressant on slabbed paths etc..just sprinkle into gaps and cracks and brush off the surplus..or on whole areas if you have one that needs treating great as a soil conditioner too

Q. How to describe a house catching on fire?
i'm writing a story and i'm at the point where i need to describe a house catching on fire... i need help in describing the whole thing... how it started, how it spread. please help, because i have no idea how to put it. i'd like a paragraph from any book where they have explained a house-fire, or if you can make it up that would be nice as well :) thanks!

At first the smoke was all that filled my view, then a bright glint of orange. The fire screamed and i had to hold back a sob of my own as i watched the house up in flames. The crackle of the (white) paint chipping was all i heard now. The candle had been knocked over and the tethered draperies had instinctly caught fire. Then the unused stack of files glowed orange and in an instant nothing was left. The house was going to be taken over by fire. Hope this helps!

Q. How come about every 20 seconds or so my house fire alarms are beeping once?
2 fire alarms in my house (one downstairs and one upstairs) are beeping once around the same time every 20-30 seconds or so. the "low battery" light isn't on, and the alarm obviously isn't ringing, so why are they doing that and how can i stop them? thanks. i forgot to mention: the alarms are powered by electricity, and the light is on for that so it has all the battery power it needs.

their batteries are going dead. regardless of the light

Q. What is the best chemical/formulation to use to clean brick that were smoked up in a house fire?
i am restoring a house that was damaged in a fire. i want to save the brick that was smoked up in the fire. i am looking for a chemical or formulation that has been successful in cleaning fire damaged brick. i would expect to use a high p/h detergent but this is some tough stuff and has resisted common cleaners. i want to use a presure washer, and avoid scrubbing as much as possible. .

First, you need to use a strong caustic material. You are correct in assuming a high p/h. You do not want to power wash, that destroys the basic surface of brick and renders it vulnerable to further damage from smoke and dust. IE it removes the natural protective layer from the kiln firing. It is really bad policy to clean brick and concrete with power washers. I see a lot of that going on and not enough info out there on the severe damage that is doing to the brick and concrete. What it does is remove that protective layer from the surface and renders it vulnerable to much more damage or dirt attraction than ever before. Dont do it. Acid, is inactive against an oily material such as smoke discoloration. That is basically "tars" from the wood. So dont use acids. And certainly, a solvent such as mineral spirits would allow the tar to leach further into the brick. The solution is to use caustic soda. That is available cheaply and readily in the form of spray OVEN CLEANER from your local grocery store for about $ 2 to 4 a can. Buy the cheapest one, non brand at like Krogers. Spray the surface with the Oven Cleaner. Wait till it is nearly fully dry. Then take a wet spong to it and clean what ever came off and rinse with detergent and clean water. Let it dry and bit and give it another dose of the Oven Cleaner. It will take 3 to 4 doses of this to remove it but it will defenitely do the job for you. When you are finished. You can seal the brick with a brick sealer and prevent that from happening again. This material is composed of high molecular weight Silicones and works quite well for an application such as yours. The cost for a gallon is quite high, its in the range of about $18 or so, but it is well worth it to protect your fireplace from further smoke damage.

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