Comments on: Dramatic Photos: House Burned

By: Atmore res

Atmore res — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:24:01 +0000

It does look like the siding was the last to go – like it didn’t want to burn — so maybe the siding was asbestos.

I’m glad the eye sore is gone and our firefighters had a chance to practice. It probably burned better since it has been so dry. I’m sure they had it under control the whole time. Old, empty houses like that tend to draw those who want to sneak around to drink and smoke things they shouldn’t.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 04:52:08 +0000

but methought the idea about asbestos was that it DOESN’T easily burn up. that and the fiber strength holds the cement together

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 02:06:17 +0000

It would have really been nice if the city had warned the residents who live nearby. Due to using up all the water or flushing the mains or whatever they had to do to stop this fire, our water turned rusty and gross for several hours. Of course, we were not notified and so I had a load of white laundry running before realizing what was happening. What a hassle.

By: bwayne

bwayne — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:52:49 +0000

yes, they did make asbestos shingles…….but even
If you have asbestos shingles on your home, and they are in good condition , they are usually NOT a serious problem. The mere presence of asbestos in a home or a building is not hazardous. The danger is that asbestos materials may become damaged over time and become airborne releasing asbestos fibers into the air to create a health hazard.
Lets hope if those are asbestos shingles that the fibers burned up quickly instead of being released into the environment.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:27:00 +0000

REGARDING:
“Please tell me those shingles aren’t asbestos”

If it’ll make you happy: Those shingles aren’t asbestos.

Don’t really know, just trying to satisfy, but I wonder did they ever use asbestos shingles on roofs? Siding yes, I grew up in such a house (explains a lot, doesn’t it?) but roofs? And even if they were, would a little bit of fire bother them?

I was wondering if the wood were lighterd.

David for reducing fire and other hazards

By: bigbill1961

bigbill1961 — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:08:21 +0000

Uh….that’s why it’s called a “CONTROLLED” burn. (firefighters are in control of the fire)

Carolyn Bramblett on September 24th, 2010 6:01 am

Another stupid move. I could see a controlled burn when we were saturated with rain a month ago but extremely dry, parched areas makes it foolish to do now.

By: shae

shae — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:33:19 +0000

Please tell me those shingles aren’t asbestos?

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:05:16 +0000

Great pictures! The burn was for training purposes. It was a drill for the Atmore Fire Department. My husband is a fire fighter at the department and we appreciate your coverage. The picture will go GREAT in his scrapbook. THANKS again!

By: Derek Stone

Derek Stone — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:49:08 +0000

. . and I needed cheap housing too. Once again, too slow.

By: CW

CW — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:04:42 +0000

It’s about time that dump is gone. That house has been an eyesore for many years.