Monday, September 9, 2013

Kerr's Fire



I had actually posted these pictures earlier and thought how terrible that their home was destroyied, not knowing at that time Rachel was still inside...of course we are all so saddened. Bob said to go ahead and post this sad news. I asked him where he was going to stay and he said in 232, the park has it for sale, but there was a problem getting electricity to it so he's at Shellito's #168
We saw the smoke around 8:30 and heard the fire trucks come in. They did go in to check to see if anyone was in the mobile, they didn't see Rachel laying by the bed in the back bedroom, so dark and thick smoke.Had a bit of a hard time getting hold of Bob as he was teaching, I think in McAllen, and when he got the news and came home he asked where Rachel was,and that she was in the mobile when he left, so then of course they did another search and found her body in the back bedroom.
There's been folks wondering where the water hydrants are, there were none even faintly close to Kerr's. We drove all around the park and found 5. also we will be making sure the City has checked them out to see if they are working. The fire trucks have water on them but I would assume if there was lots of water needed they would need to get to a hydrant. As far as we know there hasn't been any mobile home fires here in the park.There is a video on channel 5 and also on 4 I think. At noon there was pictures and video of the fire.

3 comments:

arbclueless2 said...

Donna,

This is a terrible thing, Rachel was such a good person. I think everyone not only liked her, but all have been concerned about her recent health issues. And now she's gone! Hard to take.

You have done good pics once again. Thanks for the update, although it's so sad, we do need to know.

Take care, ARB

Linda Hamann said...

Thank you, Donna, for the pictures and report on Kerr's fire. Rachel was a dear friend .... she will be remembered fondly by many. Would appreciate any "follow ups" on the cause of the fire ec.

Linda Hamann

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