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"Dell Laptop Burned Down My House"
firedell.jpgDan writes is to let us know that a Dell Laptop was the
most probable cause of a fire that destroyed his home. We must say he
seems in good spirits about it, all things considered:
On Monday morning I was heading to work like any other day..
little did I know that my home was being consumed by a raging fire. I
arrived my desk to find that the phone was ringing - I needed to come
home immediately was the message.
When I arrived home the entire street was blocked with fire and
rescue crews. My 130 year old former farm house was engulfed in
flames, with thick dark smoke pouring out of the windows and roof.
Over 60 firefighters from 4 departments fought the blaze and battled
equipment failures due to the near zero degree weather.
Hours later, after investigation the fire Marshall investigator
took me aside asked me if I had a laptop computer. Yes -- I told him I
had a Dell Inspiron 1200...
It was determined that the laptop, battery, or cord malfunctioned
around 15 minutes after I left for work, and quickly spread through
the living room, the nearby dining room, and then up a stairwell into
the bedrooms. Virtually the entire house suffered extensive fire,
smoke, or water damage. The cold weather ensured that water quickly
turned to ice which has further burdened and damaged the structure.
All of our possessions have been lost - photos, keepsakes, clothes
--everything. It looks like the house will be a total loss.
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