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My BIL's house burnt down!

Original post by NIHA

I feel so bad for them, they are only married a year and a half, and just moved in last May! They put their hearts and souls into this house, and it went up in flames yesterday, due to an electrical fire. My BIL is injured so is home and his home was his baby. He went out for 1 1/2 and came home to this. Worst of all, their 2 dogs were out on the deck (which is where it started), and were apparently trying to get back in the house, and both died Hardly anything is salvageable, but I heard their wedding album was okay. We spent the last couple of holidays there, because they wanted the whole family to share their new home, they were so generous and gracious when we there. Everything was brand new, all their stuff from their wedding, new furniture throughout, a new deck, outdoor jacuzzi. It's all gone, and they are homeless.

I have no idea what to do for them. DH was with them last night, and we are going there (Westchester) tomorrow. But, with something like this I'm not sure what I can do to help.....

Danielle&Scott Posted:

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Omg thats so horrible...Awwww poor doggies. I agree on getting them a toiletries gift basket or a gift card to Target or Walmart so they could stock up on the essentials....WOW that is soooo bad....

Chloegirl Posted:

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I am so sorry about the loss of their home and dogs. I can't even imagine what they are feeling now.

My thoughts and prayers go out to them.
nrvbrd Posted:

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I am speechless, that is so horrible.

I am so very sorry.

Spot12905 Posted:

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I am sorry to hear that.
cocoa Posted:

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omg, send them our best wishes...and their little pups...ohhh...
merf99 Posted:

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I am so sorry this happened to them! Are they okay? Can they stay with you for a little while or another relative or is it too far from their home?
Niecey Posted:

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This is so sad. I am so sorry for them. I can't imagine beingin this situation - fire has been one of my biggest fears.
yabbobay Posted:

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to your BIL and family!!!



can I ask a question? was the dryer or coffee maker on?

My BIL's brothers house burned down b/c lint from the dryer caught flame...it has made me very conscious of leaving appliances on or even plugged in...
Jordan Posted:

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I am so sorry...I hope everyone is doing OK now...their poor dogs - how sad.
michele31 Posted:

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Scott's family has been thru 2 fires. One when he was 8 and they barely all got out alive and were left with only his PJs on The other when his Sister and her husband were moving into their new home. His mom put a box down near the stove, and it seems the previous owner had accidently left a burner on and the whole house went up in flames the DAY they were moving in.
Thank GOD the baby wasn't hurt! I would probably pick up a few items for them, especially stuff for the baby such as bottles, diapers, clothes etc.. the insurance company is not always easy to work with (according to my BIL) and it takes time to get all of this sorted out. How awful about their dog
allure Posted:

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Maybe both sides of the family can get together a fund of money to help them out with what they may need.
The Red Cross is very helpful in cases like this.
Wishing your family all the best
june262004 Posted:

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Im so sorry to hear this.
How sad.

Tell them to go to their local Red Cross. They will give them some kind of Voucher for new clothes. Or new beds or furniture.
MarcellaBella Posted:

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OMG!! I'm soo sorry!!

Please let me know if I can send them anything!!
heidla Posted:

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That is horrible.
BMD'sPeanut Posted:

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I'm sorry too.

Where did they live?
jannshari Posted:

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I'm so sorry to hear about that. Puts my day into perspective a bit for me, so I hope that they can find some way to bounce back from this and look at the positive aspects rather than only at their losses. I feel horrible for those poor dogs, but thank goodness none of your family was hurt. My thoughts are with them.

Sage10.03 Posted:

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OMG, I am so sorry to hear that....thats AWFUL!!! Those poor doggies too!

I wish them and you family the best as they try to rebuild their lives.....

kmcwed Posted:

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x

lovergirl Posted:

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OMG that is horrible. Those poor dogs losing everything in a fire has been a fear of mine forever. I can't imagine if I lost my dogs too. Gift cert to ANYWHERE esp BAbies R US or Target or Fortunoff would be greatly appreciated I am sure. Good luck to them & everyting the future holds for them
HeatherandNick Posted:

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OMG how horrible

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