Fire

[fpb]

I have had a fire in the kitchen in my flat. I was not in danger, but the damage was serious, and repairing will cost me a lot of money.

Comments

[rfachir]

At least you aren't burned, and it was only the kitchen. (expensive repairs, but contained). I don't suppose you had renter's insurance? Or that the landlord can help fix things with the policy on the whole property?

[fpb]

No insurance. The landlord did not have it either, and he has indicated that he expects me to cover the costs.

[chthonya]

Eek! What happened?

Glad to hear you're okay.

[fpb]

Chip pan fire. Damage, ceiling and walls need to be re-decorated, electrical system shot (I am on the computer because it is on a different circuit), hob destroyed, three doubleglazed windowpanes need replacing, many odds and ends gone. Right now, if someone could show me the way to make some money rather fast, I would be grateful.

[gunderpants]

Four words that helped me greatly after my car accident:

Five dollar hand jobs.

[fpb]

Oh, also a large extractor fan and three larder units gone. Enough to be getting on with - just the time when I had cleared all my debts.

[avus]

I'm glad you're safe. I'm sorry for your loss. And I hope that you lost little that can't be replaced by money.

[fpb]

If I had the money, that would be a comforting thought.

[avus]

Yes, indeed, Money is important, too. Sadly, but truly. I'm sorry for your loss.

[fpb]

Jnow what I'm listening to now as I type? Gloria Gaynor singing I WILL SURVIVE. Live!

[aphoenix2007]

That stinks. :( ::sends support::

[aphoenix2007]

Er... the fire, not the fact that you're safe. That part is good. :)

[fpb]

It does stink. In the literal sense of the word. Not to mention scatter soot all over the flat.