rvaitor
Gold Member
Well,
It's been about a week. Been accumulating stuff in a low part of the barnyard. Ultimately hope to be able to keep everything clear and cut. I thought since we had received over an inch of rain two days earlier it would be an okay time to burn the pile. Started about 10 o'clock and by 11:30 or really earlier, it was out of my control.
I had cut it about a month ago so there was plenty of fuel. Started small and didn't grow extremely fast - I just couldn't keep up or get it completely out. Before I knew it it was really getting scary. Finally called Fire Dept and they were there in 15 minutes max - I don't get that kind of service in downtown.
Anyway, by the time they got there it was around three barns/sheds and hay and vines on the side of the barn where catching.
Lesson is be more prepared have watera and a way to deliver it available at the pile and call before you think you absolutely need help. I kept thinking I can get it out and that was a big mistake.
I'll attach a few pictures - I'm embarrassed and feel stupid but maybe someone will learn from my mistake(s).
It's been about a week. Been accumulating stuff in a low part of the barnyard. Ultimately hope to be able to keep everything clear and cut. I thought since we had received over an inch of rain two days earlier it would be an okay time to burn the pile. Started about 10 o'clock and by 11:30 or really earlier, it was out of my control.
I had cut it about a month ago so there was plenty of fuel. Started small and didn't grow extremely fast - I just couldn't keep up or get it completely out. Before I knew it it was really getting scary. Finally called Fire Dept and they were there in 15 minutes max - I don't get that kind of service in downtown.
Anyway, by the time they got there it was around three barns/sheds and hay and vines on the side of the barn where catching.
Lesson is be more prepared have watera and a way to deliver it available at the pile and call before you think you absolutely need help. I kept thinking I can get it out and that was a big mistake.
I'll attach a few pictures - I'm embarrassed and feel stupid but maybe someone will learn from my mistake(s).