Fire next door!

This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on April 11, 2002). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

Well, here’s some early morning excitement. Apparently the apartment building next door to me is on fire. Sirens got my attention, and I just counted 6 fire engines, 2 Fire Dept. blazers, a FD van, and an ambulance all around here right now. Only one engine is down by the building, and I can’t see any flames, so I guess things aren’t too bad, though they are running hoses into the building. I’m trying to snap some pics, if they come out at all decently I’ll get them up.

(3:11) Another van just showed up…along with a news crew.

(3:15) Looks like things must be getting under control…some of the firemen are packing up, the newsperson is wandering away, and some of the generators have been shut down. There’s still hoses running into the building, though.

(3:56) Well, things seem to have calmed down. Maybe I’ll get to sleep again now.