We saved three horses from a stable fire!
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I thought I would share last night’s events as it wasn’t my normal evening in.
Around nine thirty I heard what I thought was rain and had a look outside. The farm next door was well and truly alight so we called the fire service and the owner before going around to investigate. There has been quite a lot of arson in the area.
The main building was some 100 foot by 30 foot and is used to store hay, various farm related equipment and stabling. There was a tall gas cylinder in the centre that had started to vent and in affect become a 20 foot high Bunsen burner. I then noticed that the horses weren’t in the field and were locked in their stables for the night due to the expected electrical storms.
Dad and I smashed the padlock and went into the smoke to open the 3 stable doors which were only 20 foot from the gas cylinder, risky I know. The horses were clearly scared and refused to come out of, when they did they saw the flames and headed back further into the building. We were in there for five minutes before we herded them out past the fire and into the yard.
At this stage 4 appliances turned up and the firemen started to look around. I know it’s a very dangerous job and I don’t want to criticise but we were surprised how long it took them to get water on the property whilst officers (in white bibs) gave various conflicting directions to the crews. At one point we had to demand that they put water on our outlying buildings as the fire was going to spread. We both breathed in an amount of white smoke and I’ve got a bit of a cough but Dad spent an hour with the ambulance crew as he had inhaled a lot more than me before he decided he was fine and the crew accepted he wanted to go home.
I suppose the point is to share my unusual evening and also the reaction of my mum and wife who were furious for the both of us getting involved. I know they care for us but then could anyone here simply stand by and watch animals go up in flames? Maybe you have had similar experiences with building fires you would like to share?
Around nine thirty I heard what I thought was rain and had a look outside. The farm next door was well and truly alight so we called the fire service and the owner before going around to investigate. There has been quite a lot of arson in the area.
The main building was some 100 foot by 30 foot and is used to store hay, various farm related equipment and stabling. There was a tall gas cylinder in the centre that had started to vent and in affect become a 20 foot high Bunsen burner. I then noticed that the horses weren’t in the field and were locked in their stables for the night due to the expected electrical storms.
Dad and I smashed the padlock and went into the smoke to open the 3 stable doors which were only 20 foot from the gas cylinder, risky I know. The horses were clearly scared and refused to come out of, when they did they saw the flames and headed back further into the building. We were in there for five minutes before we herded them out past the fire and into the yard.
At this stage 4 appliances turned up and the firemen started to look around. I know it’s a very dangerous job and I don’t want to criticise but we were surprised how long it took them to get water on the property whilst officers (in white bibs) gave various conflicting directions to the crews. At one point we had to demand that they put water on our outlying buildings as the fire was going to spread. We both breathed in an amount of white smoke and I’ve got a bit of a cough but Dad spent an hour with the ambulance crew as he had inhaled a lot more than me before he decided he was fine and the crew accepted he wanted to go home.
I suppose the point is to share my unusual evening and also the reaction of my mum and wife who were furious for the both of us getting involved. I know they care for us but then could anyone here simply stand by and watch animals go up in flames? Maybe you have had similar experiences with building fires you would like to share?
Good story.
Unfortunately, you didnt recycle a story from the Daily Mail about the continuing decline of the country and recommend a chav gets stoned to death or say what you would have done if you had been there, then tell us how you plan to leave britain.
So theres a strong chance your story of a good deed and 3 saved animals will go unnoticed. Sorry.
Unfortunately, you didnt recycle a story from the Daily Mail about the continuing decline of the country and recommend a chav gets stoned to death or say what you would have done if you had been there, then tell us how you plan to leave britain.
So theres a strong chance your story of a good deed and 3 saved animals will go unnoticed. Sorry.
Well done mate! 
Tony*T3 said:
Well done to both of you. Would have taken a lot of bravery.
ps, the women were right, you were both stupid to risk your lives for three dumb fekin animals that were likely insured anyway, and not even yours. HOWEVER, just because the women were right, doesnt mean they were 'right'.
Do you work in elf an safety?ps, the women were right, you were both stupid to risk your lives for three dumb fekin animals that were likely insured anyway, and not even yours. HOWEVER, just because the women were right, doesnt mean they were 'right'.
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