I haven’t posted in ages, however current events dictate that I write about them.
At approx. 2:30am Thursday morning Alexis and I were sound asleep when we heard two loud pops from outside that sounded like firecrackers or a car back firing. I sat up in bed half awake while Alexis went and peeked out of the window. She quickly called me to the window and what I saw woke me up faster than any cup of coffee could, not that I drink coffee. A car two spaces away from mine was engulfed in fire. Honestly, my first thought was to move my car, but this fire was way too advanced to get anywhere near it. Instead I called 911. The conversation went something like this:
Dispatcher: What is your location.
Me: (my address minus the apartment number>)
Dispatcher: Is that the _____ Apartments
Me: Yes
Dispatcher: What’s your emergency?
Me: There is a car on fire in the parking lot. (probably a little shaky)
Dispatcher: Is anyone inside?
Me: I sure hope not.
Dispatcher: I’m connecting you to the fire department
Me: Thanks
Not sure if I didn’t tell them my apartment number because I didn’t feel like I needed to or I couldn’t remember it at the time. After I got off of the phone, I picked up the camera and took this video:
The fire truck arrived about 5 to 7 minutes later, but it felt like an eternity. As it pulled up, there was a pop from the fire and something shot in the direction of the truck. The firemen/firewomen started putting out the fire and I decided I needed to go outside in case they needed to talk to someone. There were only a few people that were outside. I don’t know if the others were asleep or didn’t want to leave their apartments. The owner of the vehicle did not show up and I don’t know what caused the fire. It was about 4:30am when Alexis and I attempted to catch some sleep.
Here are pictures of the aftermath:
There was no damage to my car or anything else that I know of. I will post if I find out anything else.
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