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Saw this picture earlier...I am just speechless &, being in NC, feel so helpless. I must say the FDNY has been working their butts off in Breezy for hours! I've been listening to their radio trans, it's all so surreal. My sil is going to try to get to their house tomorrow to assess the damage. I hope it's still there
I am glad that your in-laws are safe, and do hope that their house was not affected by the devastating fire situation in Breezy Point. It's just so tragic for all affected, especially given the magnitude of the fires.
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Saw this picture earlier...I am just speechless &, being in NC, feel so helpless. I must say the FDNY has been working their butts off in Breezy for hours! I've been listening to their radio trans, it's all so surreal. My sil is going to try to get to their house tomorrow to assess the damage. I hope it's still there
That neighborhood is full of cops and fire fighters. They took a hard hit during 9-11.
I saw earlier on NBC that when the fires started there, the fire engines simply couldn't get to them at first because was simply too high/deep for the fire trucks to get close enough to put the fires.
And when the firemen did get in there was no water and they were pumping salt water from the ocean through the trucks. The firefighters were standing in chest deep water trying to put out the fire.
I read that the fires started because someone was using candles. I cannot even get into how outraged I am that anyone would light candles instead of using flashlights, when there were these kinds of warnings in place about the size and power of this storm. Even during a normal blackout with NO high winds, it is dangerous to use candles for longer than it takes to find a flashlight.
I read that the fires started because someone was using candles. I cannot even get into how outraged I am that anyone would light candles instead of using flashlights, when there were these kinds of warnings in place about the size and power of this storm. Even during a normal blackout with NO high winds, it is dangerous to use candles for longer than it takes to find a flashlight.
Battery operated LED candles are good for storms. They give off enough light so one isn't sitting in complete darkness and you don't have to worry about them setting anything on fire. I like them anyway for decor and Christmas decorations, but they also came in very handy during the power outage. I'd also suggest a medium to large size battery operated lantern. It illuminates a room pretty decently for tasks like heating up food, etc.
Have they established the cause yet? It could also have been gas lines ruptured during the storm.
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