Comments | a_f_r_i_k_a_n_a: i feel very shaken

a_f_r_i_k_a_n_a

i feel very shaken

Jan 27, 2010 21:15

so my apartment caught on fire today, a grease fire. the whole thing was weird. but basically the grease was taking a really long time to heat up so i started doing other things to fill the time. then out of the corner of my eyes i saw orange flashes against my cream walls and thought "i know that's not a fire" it was. it was really big. at ( Read more... )

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DAMN forwhataim January 28 2010, 03:22:59 UTC

I'm glad to hear you didn't crispify yourself even though fire and flood still sucks.

Don't feel bad--it's gotta be the right kinda fire extinguisher for a grease fire--there's two different types of extinguishers IIRC from middle school science class. I hope there's not a next time, but I thought any powder would do--like flour or whatever. I'ma look this up since I love fried food.

Re: DAMN a_f_r_i_k_a_n_a January 28 2010, 03:40:08 UTC

well, i kept my flour in the cabinet directly above the stove. i also kept all my oil in that cabinet too, so lesson learned...

oh ok, i thought all fire extinguishers were made of some kinda aluminum compound, i didn't know there were different versions so i guess it's good i didn't try.

Re: DAMN richirch2 January 28 2010, 19:59:12 UTC

I thought you were supposed to use salt for grease fires?

And I thought the fire extinguisher distinction was for electrical fires?

Damn, I need to go back to 6th grade fire safety class. :(

It's still stop, drop and roll, right?

Re: DAMN forwhataim January 28 2010, 21:15:22 UTC

http://firstaid.about.com/od/hazardousmaterials/ht/06_greasefire.htm

It is still stop drop and roll, LOL.
But according to that there's THREE types of extinguishers and combo extinguishers. So you really want to study the ones where you work/live/play before you need them.

moneda January 28 2010, 03:42:39 UTC

Aaaw, that sucks, but I'm glad to know you're safe.

bezhig81 January 28 2010, 04:09:42 UTC

that is horrible! I am sooo glad you are okay. Dont feel bad about being shaken and emotional, its completely normal and now on top of your regular life you have a lot of extra shit to do.

a_f_r_i_k_a_n_a January 29 2010, 04:19:54 UTC

true, thanks!

billies_blues January 28 2010, 07:29:21 UTC

:( i am glad you are okay. the hell

dyvinesweetness January 28 2010, 12:38:31 UTC

I wish I was there to give you a hug!

And obviously, I echo the sentiments about being glad you're ok and there was minimal damage.

a_f_r_i_k_a_n_a January 28 2010, 21:46:26 UTC

thanks eb!