If you notice any heavy residue from the AFFF, just hose it off with a garden hose to wash it away (or wait for a good rain). The wood should be fine to burn.
My neighbor cost me a cord of wood today
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Danno77
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Man, and I thought I was a bad neighbor. Last wednesday there was little to no wind, so I burnt a very small pile of bark and junk in my driveway. Then the wind picked up to a wild 5mph throwing the small amount of smoke at my neighbors house. I felt so bad that I left her a note apologizing for the nuisance (she works odd hours, so i didn't want to bang on her door to apologize).
can't imagine burning anything big near a pile of dry firewood on a windy day. That's one of those lessons that you learn real fast if you didn't already know it. I bet it doesn't happen again, but prevention is the best tool in your arsenal, so I'm glad to hear you are moving the wood.
can't imagine burning anything big near a pile of dry firewood on a windy day. That's one of those lessons that you learn real fast if you didn't already know it. I bet it doesn't happen again, but prevention is the best tool in your arsenal, so I'm glad to hear you are moving the wood.
If the damage/loss is minimal and you can't otherwise get your neighbor to pay, consider self-insuring (i.e., pay out of pocket). My understanding is that some insurers will cancel policies after a string of claims. We reserve filing claims for the catastrophic stuff (e.g., tree fell on house, house was hit by lightening, house burned down, etc.). Of course you can also take your neighbor to small claims court for reimbursement (and use any money you recoup for a really tall fence made out of a non-combustible material!).
You may want to check with the fire department to find out exactly which surfactant they were using. It is probably safe since firefighters are at least peripherally exposed to it. An internet search would likely reveal the MSDS. It also may be a good idea to get a copy of the police report regardless of how the loss will be replaced.
Good thing you have a responsible neighbor who came and alerted you. Wow.
You may want to check with the fire department to find out exactly which surfactant they were using. It is probably safe since firefighters are at least peripherally exposed to it. An internet search would likely reveal the MSDS. It also may be a good idea to get a copy of the police report regardless of how the loss will be replaced.
Good thing you have a responsible neighbor who came and alerted you. Wow.
albertj03
Minister of Fire
It's unbelievable how stupid people can be. I've got a neighbor with very poor burning practices who I am surprised has not started a forest fire yet.
Well I thought i would update you on the outcome of the fire, the insurance guy was here they agreed to pay for the cost to have the wood replaced and yes to have the wood delivered, and they are going to pay for me to have it cleaned up. I sorted through it today, out of a cord and a half there was 1 pickup load that hadnt burned. I work with a lady that burns wood and is short so I gave that load to her, the rest is going to be campfire and hotdog roast wood. Thanks again for all the help and info.
Glad you were compensated. I hate HATE dealing with insurance...as others noted, they will gladly take money year after year, but if you have a string of bad luck, you are dropped. I think insurance companies have a complete racket. From the big ones to the little ones...
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