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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsIt is not wise to run through the house with a pile of flaming laundry.
On the bright side, my house did not burn down.
Suich
(10,642 posts)What's the backstory?
LiberalAndProud
(12,799 posts)As it turns out burning incense in the basement fell into a laundry basket and went unnoticed for a good long while. My not-quite-son-in-law grabbed the flaming pile and ran through the house to carry the flaming bundle outside, burning the tile, the rugs, the floors, the baseboards and the furniture in the process. I'd be really mad at him, but he hurt himself badly and is now in hospital facing skin grafts and months of recovery. The firemen and the ambulance have departed.
So if you see burning laundry, please don't pick it up. You will get hurt badly.
Suich
(10,642 posts)I wish your not-quite-son-in-law all the best.
Hope the damages to the house aren't major and are covered by your homeowners insurance.
s to all!
magical thyme
(14,881 posts)femmocrat
(28,394 posts)Wishing him a healthy recovery. Poor guy.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)Poor guy. I hope his recovery goes smoothly.
LiberalAndProud
(12,799 posts)I haven't heard an update, but my daughter is with him.
Even though the punishment is harsh and unusual for one moment of really stupid, I have this terrible compulsion to yell, "WHERE was your HEAD?"
It was a small, controllable fire and it just exploded everywhere. AARGH!!
My rug looks like a fireworks field on the 5th of July and he looks like a mummy.
mackerel
(4,412 posts)LiberalAndProud
(12,799 posts)What am I up against, do you have some idea?
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Duer 157099
(17,742 posts)Glad I read before posting.... so sorry to read about it and good vibes to you all.
In the meantime, here is what I was reminded of when I read the post title:
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/house
Take care.
riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)I am so so sorry....
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for him (and that your house gets repaired quickly).