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electric_blue68

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12. I remember a story where this pretty big several story housing complex exploded. I -think- there were warning signs....

Reply to erronis (Original post)

Tue Jan 14, 2025, 11:43 PM

Jan 14

so people got out safely.

As fire fighters went through the debris one found a perfectly intact little china tea cup. He took it, and gently placed it on a sturdy fence post with a flat top away from harm.

Haven't thought of that in a loooong time.

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Volkswagen van that survived Palisades fire in Los Angeles is a 'beacon of hope' [View all] erronis Jan 14 OP

Cool story. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jan 14 #1

That is more of a miracle mercuryblues Jan 14 #2

In close proximity to raging fire in all directions and appears to be not even scorched? Disaffected Jan 14 #3

Does seem a bit on the unrealistic side. Skepticism is always merited! erronis Jan 14 #7

Indeed it is. Disaffected Jan 14 #10

There is a God ... DBoon Jan 14 #4

Oh yeah look at all the hope it shines on the surrounding area. thebigidea Jan 14 #5

Hmmm.... madaboutharry Jan 14 #6

Ok - OP here and agree with your sentiments. erronis Jan 14 #8

It's possible that a) firefighters were there and used hoses around it and on it to keep it from burning chowder66 Jan 14 #11

With all the heat from the fire, funny the tires didn't melt or ignite KewlKat Jan 14 #9

I remember a story where this pretty big several story housing complex exploded. I -think- there were warning signs.... electric_blue68 Jan 14 #12

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I'd like a closer up picture, esp of the other side KS Toronado Jan 15 #14