I can’t help thinking there was negligence or carelessness involved. Unless it was the intentional act of an enemy of the occupants.

I’m old and have owned 5 homes in my lifetime. They all still stand. The newest was built in the 1970s. I’ve had gasoline and gas powered generators. Never had a fire of any kind in any of them. Some were rental properties. The renters never created any hazards.

Maybe I’m being unjust, but I believe if you do proper maintenance, hire professionals for your electrical, plumbing and heating work, you’ll avoid having a fire.

I feel terrible about the irreplaceable loss of this piece of history and the death of the poor dog who saved the occupants lives but was unable to be saved.

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Even with the best precautions, fires can still occur. I don’t think it’s fair to assume negligence on the part of the family who has lost their home and beloved dog.

>I can’t help thinking there was negligence or carelessness involved.

What a terrible thing to say. That house was up far longer than you have been alive. More than likely was accidental. They lost their home and their critter. Show some restraint.

so much fetishization of old homes

They’re thinking it’s a generator fire. Power was out at the time

My word. Shit happens. Only shit people would turn around and victim blame.