House Fire - Dogs lost

Somebody I know (ish) had a serious house fire a few days ago. He was at work when it happened. The place burned to the ground and he lost everything. The saddest part was the fact that his three dogs were at home at the time. By all accounts it was started by his mobile phone charger.

I'm pretty vigilant when it comes to checking my coal fires, plugs and such like before going to bed each night but you always feel that you have some degree of control when you're in the house.

Being 'away' when you've animals at home is another thing though. It has really made me think twice about what I leave 'on'.

How very sad

that i so sad

Like me, he also has cats but they're all accounted for. They were obviously either 'out' at the time or soon made it out the flap.

thats one good thing i suppose,that poor man and those poor dogs.it makes you think though,the amount of times ive just popped out and left my phone on charge,or the tv on,just goes to show how careful you have to be.

What a dreadful death for those poor animals
My sympathies to your friend

awful news Phil.

Thoughts are with the family.

D xxx

so sorry to hear this i have heard of a fire near me from a phone charger ....thats my biggest fear the dogs not being able to get out..i check and double check .thats very sad to hear

How awful, I have to agree that a house fire is my biggest fear. However, I do turn off everything that is possible at the socket when I leave the house. The only things that remain switched on are fridge, microwave and phone (not mobile).
Becky