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well i havent had a great nite 
next doors house was on fire and ares full of smoke happened at 7pm only just been allowed in theres a bit of damged to are house next doors isnt to good but they wasnt there we was so lucky cos me could smell sumthink but wasnt sure what it was untill we went out side and sum 1 said next doors house is on fire
next doors house was on fire and ares full of smoke happened at 7pm only just been allowed in theres a bit of damged to are house next doors isnt to good but they wasnt there we was so lucky cos me could smell sumthink but wasnt sure what it was untill we went out side and sum 1 said next doors house is on fire
hope you guys are ok thou.
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Please make sure you check your fire/smoke/carbon monoxide detectors - or are going out tomorrow to buy AND install them straightaway if you haven't got them.
To get rid of smoke damage and the smoke smell, you need a specialised cleaning firm - next door's insurers will pay. I don't know where you are but call Revival
The Revival Company The Complete Cleaning and Restoration Service
I've used them - BRILLIANT company.
If they can't help you themselves they will probably know someone in your area.
To get rid of smoke damage and the smoke smell, you need a specialised cleaning firm - next door's insurers will pay. I don't know where you are but call Revival
The Revival Company The Complete Cleaning and Restoration Service
I've used them - BRILLIANT company.
If they can't help you themselves they will probably know someone in your area.
Last edited by noobyscooby; Dec 23, 2007 at 11:30 PM. Reason: Spelling
And I was honestly just reading a book that my dad is in ..."The History of The Huddersfield Fire Brigade"
Glad your all ok, crappy thing to happen especially at this time of year.
Glad your all ok, crappy thing to happen especially at this time of year.
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........... bit of damage to yours? Are you able to stay at home, or is the damage bad that you'll have to move out for repairs to be carried out? It would be a miserable Christmas to have to spent it in a B&B.
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nah we can stay at are house thank god
but its really smells and hard to breath whats not good
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the windows have been open hrs
nah the smoke smell wont go untill the houseis all painted out..we have smoke damged to are house and the loft is in a bad way in are house.
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dont be friendly to some ford fan scum!!!!!!lol
It doesnt matter what time of year this **** happens its grim FULLSTOP
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Hard luck duck. just glad that no one was injured. Hope it doesn't spoil your christmas too much. When you've downed a few drinks it should look better.
Hope things improve quickly in the new year when everyone gets back to work.
Hope things improve quickly in the new year when everyone gets back to work.
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good luck
hope you recover from this soon. you do need a firm that are specilised in getting rid of smoke.
cant really help you from up here. but our best wishes are with you and your family.
have a good xmas, best you can anyway and i hope its all sorted quick in the new year. been in the same place as you and it will get sorted.
good luck
mick and gill
cant really help you from up here. but our best wishes are with you and your family.
have a good xmas, best you can anyway and i hope its all sorted quick in the new year. been in the same place as you and it will get sorted.
good luck
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From: Working in Belfast and living in Bangor, N'orn I'ron
A similar thing happened about 15 years ago at my parents house, about a month before Christmas the gas oven split and set fire to the wooden panels on the walls burnt the whole kitchen, smoke damage to the rest of the house. Luckily my uncle is a builder so he sorted out the house but the fire still caused about £30K worth of damage (15 years ago £30K was alot of money LOL ). We were out of the house for about 2 months and stayed in a rented house not too far from our house.
Good to here that you's weren't hurt and not too much damage done.
Windyboy.
Good to here that you's weren't hurt and not too much damage done.
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Some advice from our website:
After a fire or flood the process of cleaning up may seem daunting, but this section is here to help make it easier. The burning of materials produces smoke, which contains carbon particles and the smell of smoke will persist as long as these particles remain.
If you are in any doubt about cleaning your home, furniture or contents, contact a professional cleaning company. You will find a wide selection listed in your telephone directories.
Carpets and soft furnishings
These can be vacuumed, though make sure the cleaning head does not smudge the black carbon deposits. Special carpet cleaning machines can be hired from carpet stores, dry cleaners and DIY stores. Curtains can also be vacuumed while in position. For more information, contact a specialist steam cleaning company.
Painted walls and ceilings
These can be washed down using a mild soap or detergent applied with a sponge. Concentrate on a small area at a time and wash the soap off immediately. Re-painting should only begin once the surface is completely dry. Leather items can be cleaned by wiping them first with a damp cloth and then a dry cloth. Suitcases can be aired by leaving them open. If you are in any doubt, contact a specialist cleaner. Kitchen utensils will also need to be carefully cleaned.
In the Kitchen
Cutlery, pots and pans should be washed in very hot soapy water and rinsed in hot water. Kitchen utensils will also need to be carefully cleaned.
To remove odours from fridges or freezers
De-frost and wash all surfaces with water and detergent and then rinse with a solution of water mixed with baking soda (one tablespoon per pint of water). Then rinse again with clean water,
If your freezer has stopped working, you can still save the frozen food by keeping the door closed. The freezer will have enough insulation to keep the food frozen for several hours.
If possible, move your food to a neighbour's freezer. NEVER re-freeze food that has thawed and if in any doubt, throw it away
Food in tins or jars
If they have been subjected to intense heat the glass may be cracked or the jar no longer sealed. If this is the case, or if you are worried that the food may be contaminated, discard it immediately.
To clean the outside of jars and canned goods wash them in detergent and water, remembering to mark the contents if the labels come off.
Medicines or cosmetics
These should be discarded if you suspect contamination.
If you are in any doubt about cleaning your home, furniture or contents, contact a professional cleaning company. You will find a wide selection listed in your telephone directories.
Carpets and soft furnishings
These can be vacuumed, though make sure the cleaning head does not smudge the black carbon deposits. Special carpet cleaning machines can be hired from carpet stores, dry cleaners and DIY stores. Curtains can also be vacuumed while in position. For more information, contact a specialist steam cleaning company.
Painted walls and ceilings
These can be washed down using a mild soap or detergent applied with a sponge. Concentrate on a small area at a time and wash the soap off immediately. Re-painting should only begin once the surface is completely dry. Leather items can be cleaned by wiping them first with a damp cloth and then a dry cloth. Suitcases can be aired by leaving them open. If you are in any doubt, contact a specialist cleaner. Kitchen utensils will also need to be carefully cleaned.
In the Kitchen
Cutlery, pots and pans should be washed in very hot soapy water and rinsed in hot water. Kitchen utensils will also need to be carefully cleaned.
To remove odours from fridges or freezers
De-frost and wash all surfaces with water and detergent and then rinse with a solution of water mixed with baking soda (one tablespoon per pint of water). Then rinse again with clean water,
If your freezer has stopped working, you can still save the frozen food by keeping the door closed. The freezer will have enough insulation to keep the food frozen for several hours.
If possible, move your food to a neighbour's freezer. NEVER re-freeze food that has thawed and if in any doubt, throw it away
Food in tins or jars
If they have been subjected to intense heat the glass may be cracked or the jar no longer sealed. If this is the case, or if you are worried that the food may be contaminated, discard it immediately.
To clean the outside of jars and canned goods wash them in detergent and water, remembering to mark the contents if the labels come off.
Medicines or cosmetics
These should be discarded if you suspect contamination.
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thanks guys
we are all ok
just really shaken up and all coughin like mad and had no sleep.the house smells bad. you can see how bad the fire was today as from are windows and roof is black.we been cleanin today to make it smell better.everythink is black when you wipe it.
we are all ok
just really shaken up and all coughin like mad and had no sleep.the house smells bad. you can see how bad the fire was today as from are windows and roof is black.we been cleanin today to make it smell better.everythink is black when you wipe it.
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you really ought to be careful if it is that bad, smoke and its deposits contain many harmful chemicals including cyanide, have you spoke to your insurance, to me you should be staying somewhere else till the smell has gone.
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the fire peeps said it was ok for us to be in here,it just smells loads.we cant sort anythink out untill after xmas now ,its smellin abit better cos we got all the windows and doors open and have been cleaning
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i dont feel sorry for them hun
we are not sure if they set it on fire as they have been tryin 2 move for ages and they ent a great family.and they werent in the house last nite they didnt turn up untill later and they didnt seem bothered about it what looks odd.nd they didnt even come see if any of us where ok.loads of peeps where sayin they think they done it for a insurance job.
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well considering i the factories cuaght a balze behind my house while i was on holiday. i was lucky. but nothing i could do while i was away!! so had to do with texts and phone calls!!!
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