Fire Investigators Turn Eyes to Roof Construction
January 7, 2010 in Accidents
A three alarm fire that injured two Modesto CA firefighters and completely gutted the home of two children and their mother. The mom was attempting to refuel a generator by candlelight in the garage when the candle fell and ignited the fuel.
Firefighters showed up and a crew was sent to the roof to cut vent holes typically used to release heat and provide additional access to the fire. The roof collapsed and two firefighters fell into the burning house. Fire investigators are now looking into the structural details of the House to determine if any problems contributed to the roof collapse.
Hopefully the roof was up standards. This should serve as a reminder to everyone about the many long-term liabilities reefing companies are exposed to and why it is absolutely critical to make sure everything is done to code.
Snow and ice are being blamed for the collapse of the St. Vincent De Paul store at 1426 6th Ave. in Des Moines, Iowa. The structure was heavily damaged. The collapse also inflicted damage on the front and back walls of the store causing them to bow outwards, making it unsafe for shoppers to be inside the store. The store is expected to remain closed for at least two weeks.