Thursday, March 09, 2006

Fire alert

It's the most horrible experience ever. One I wouldn't wish even on my own enemies. March is known as Fire-Prevention Month, but ironically, most fires occur during that time. It was a very close call, and thank God we were spared. The house behind ours, (on the next street parallel to ours) burned up March 4, around 1 am. Two people died in what they say was a case of arson. I can't describe the feeling, of opening the window, looking out and seeing these huge tounges of flame. It looked like it was already licking the back of my brother's house. I ran around not knowing what to do. I tried calling 166, and guess what, nobody was answering the call. So much for our government's efficiency huh? I ran to my sister's house nearby, banged on their gate and told them about the fire. It never occured to me to save anything. All I could think about was saving our house. My sister in-law had to shout at me to get my car out of the garage. I couldn't even remember where i put my keys. I was crying and out of breath from all that running. We all went out of the house and by the time i came back, there were already firetrucks in front of our house. I was still crying and praying, please, please Lord, help us. After about 30 tension-filled minutes, they have managed to kill the fire. But not after 1 person died, and 1 was critically injured. Later, that person died too.
Now, I'm afraid to go to sleep at night. It seems I'm always on guard, afraid that if i fall into deep sleep, I might not know if anything happens. Prayers calm me down though. I can never thank the Lord enough for looking after us.
So, be wary, and be very careful.

3 comments:

qtz said...

Thank the Lord you're alright. Welcome to the club that no one wants to join. It's a good thing you're still at home when it happened. Too Bad we Pinoys have to live with this misnomer but I recall it was already changed to Fire Awareness Month! Godbless!

manonica said...

Yes, God looks after our homes day & night. Sleep well, Dra... try not to worry too much, dear.

Vikkicar said...

Prayers check for everyall. Always. God Bless Doctora.