An interesting evening----so far. - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

captcorvette · 05-18-2012

About 5 hours ago I was out talking with a new employee who is coming on board in a couple of days. When the civil defense (fire department) called me to say they had a report that my fire alarm system had gone off and they wanted me to go check the place.

Made a mach I trip to the shop and sure enough the nearer I got to my garage the more it looked like it was in flames. Thankfully when I got there it was the place that butts up against mine to the rear and the place next to that place. The fire department had cut the locks off my place and forced the rear door off its hinges. They were inside my place spraying water on the back wall to keep the fire from spreading to my place. Spent the next three hours there moving as much as possible out including my ZR1 and the Auburn.

After three hours the fire department told me to go home and get some rest then come back at midnight which is in half and hour.

I liked to have never convinced the fire department to let me go into my office to get Fuzzy (my garage cat who is blind) but finally they let me but one of them had to come with me and of course it would spook her and she wouldn't come out.

After a few tries one of the firemen finally agreed to let me go back in by myself and he would stay at the garage doors. If I wasn't out in 15 minutes he would come in and get me as the smoke was really thick so everyone was wearing a respirator except me and of course that they wouldn't allow. Took me the better part of the 15 minutes to get Fuzzy to come out of hiding and let me put her in her carrying case.

So now I am at home and in the next half hour will go back to the garage to see what is going on there. Would really like to be able to close it up, come home and get some sorely needed sleep. But that is very unlikely.

However it is better to look on the bright side. The ZR1, Auburn and Fuzzy are all safe and sound. The rest of the stuff in the garage should be OK but the items at the rear of the place will have water damage.

Will post up some pictures if possible.

scottfab · 05-18-2012

Definitely could have been worse. Glad the Z is ok (and the cat).

captcorvette · 05-18-2012

Just returned home from the shop. Took some photos with my phone but I am a notoriously lousy photographer. Managed to secure the garage and lock everything up. Brought the Z home but had to leave the Auburn there. Will check on everything in the morning and take some better photographs if there is any interest.

ghlkal · 05-19-2012

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Originally Posted by captcorvette

However it is better to look on the bright side. The ZR1, Auburn and Fuzzy are all safe and sound.

Well, this seems to be the silver lining in your dark cloud ... hoping it ends up OK

John Boothby · 05-19-2012

Glad to hear that your loss was minimal! Really happy to hear that Fuzzy is ok!! You must be a good ol dude, taken care of a blind cat!!

VetteMed · 05-19-2012

Wow, could have been a really sad situation otherwise. Good job.

tomtom72 · 05-19-2012

Wayne, I am very glad that you, Fuzzy and the Z are okay, and that there is apparently no killer damage to your shop. Man that sure did make for an "interesting evening" !

Tom

captcorvette · 05-19-2012

Just returning home from the last 10 hours in the shop. Things look very different in the light of day.

Rear wall of my shop badly burned. Accommodation all electrics burned and water damage to the staff "break" area. TV, computer, Internet connection, refrigerator etc., all destroyed. Had an electrician in all day and will take another couple of days to re-wire the rear of the shop. Only one car was damaged and that was by a fire personnel not knowing how to shut the hood so he broke the support. Not a problem have spare parts.

Z car now at home with me and the Auburn back in storage. Everything else will just need a good cleaning and correcting water damage.

Got real lucky this time. The three shops behind mine were all gutted. Complete losses.

captcorvette · 05-19-2012

Am trying to figure out how to upload some snaps taken but not having much luck. My phone seems to be on the fritz when trying to send photo files. Will get some sleep and try again. I function worse than my phone when my sleep gauge is low.

mike100 · 05-19-2012

^^^ I wouldn't mind seeing pics of your Auburn as well...glad you didn't lose too much.

05-18-2012	#1
captcorvette Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 449	An interesting evening----so far. About 5 hours ago I was out talking with a new employee who is coming on board in a couple of days. When the civil defense (fire department) called me to say they had a report that my fire alarm system had gone off and they wanted me to go check the place. Made a mach I trip to the shop and sure enough the nearer I got to my garage the more it looked like it was in flames. Thankfully when I got there it was the place that butts up against mine to the rear and the place next to that place. The fire department had cut the locks off my place and forced the rear door off its hinges. They were inside my place spraying water on the back wall to keep the fire from spreading to my place. Spent the next three hours there moving as much as possible out including my ZR1 and the Auburn. After three hours the fire department told me to go home and get some rest then come back at midnight which is in half and hour. I liked to have never convinced the fire department to let me go into my office to get Fuzzy (my garage cat who is blind) but finally they let me but one of them had to come with me and of course it would spook her and she wouldn't come out. After a few tries one of the firemen finally agreed to let me go back in by myself and he would stay at the garage doors. If I wasn't out in 15 minutes he would come in and get me as the smoke was really thick so everyone was wearing a respirator except me and of course that they wouldn't allow. Took me the better part of the 15 minutes to get Fuzzy to come out of hiding and let me put her in her carrying case. So now I am at home and in the next half hour will go back to the garage to see what is going on there. Would really like to be able to close it up, come home and get some sorely needed sleep. But that is very unlikely. However it is better to look on the bright side. The ZR1, Auburn and Fuzzy are all safe and sound. The rest of the stuff in the garage should be OK but the items at the rear of the place will have water damage. Will post up some pictures if possible. Last edited by captcorvette; 05-18-2012 at 04:49 PM.

05-18-2012	#2
scottfab Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side) Posts: 3,207	Re: An interesting evening----so far. Definitely could have been worse. Glad the Z is ok (and the cat). __________________ Scott Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people

05-18-2012	#3
captcorvette Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 449	Re: An interesting evening----so far. Just returned home from the shop. Took some photos with my phone but I am a notoriously lousy photographer. Managed to secure the garage and lock everything up. Brought the Z home but had to leave the Auburn there. Will check on everything in the morning and take some better photographs if there is any interest.

05-19-2012	#5
John Boothby Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 777	Re: An interesting evening----so far. Glad to hear that your loss was minimal! Really happy to hear that Fuzzy is ok!! You must be a good ol dude, taken care of a blind cat!! __________________ JB 1990 #148 Red/Saddle Haibeck AYBKG5 Chip/RC Engineering/Flowmasters/K&N/Samco/Fuzzy Dice :cheers:

05-19-2012	#6
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Re: An interesting evening----so far. Wow, could have been a really sad situation otherwise. Good job. __________________ 2004 Z06/Z16 LeMans Commemorative Edition 1991 ZR-1 #302 White/Gray (sold) 1991 ZR-1 #1147 Red/Saddle (sold)

05-19-2012	#7
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: An interesting evening----so far. Wayne, I am very glad that you, Fuzzy and the Z are okay, and that there is apparently no killer damage to your shop. Man that sure did make for an "interesting evening" ! Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

05-19-2012	#10
mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: An interesting evening----so far. ^^^ I wouldn't mind seeing pics of your Auburn as well...glad you didn't lose too much.