[GSBN] Straw Bale House Fire

[Jeff Ruppert]

There are more second homes and cabins in Allenspark than permanently 
occupied structures.  It could have been a family who was visiting their 
weekend cabin or second home and the pipes were frozen, but it actually 
doesn't sound like it if they had a bird and cat with them.  I am hoping 
to have one of our folks find out more info in the coming days.

Jeff



john rehorn wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> There was a straw bale home fire on Friday near Lyons, Colorado.
>
> http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_12011181
>
> I'm looking into the circumstances at present.  Sympathies and good 
> thoughts to the Akia family.
>
> With that said, I believe this can be an educational opportunity for 
> all concerned.  How did the earthen plastered sb walls perform?  Why 
> did the owner need to thaw out frozen pipes in March, especially in a 
> straw bale?  There is also the need to correct erroneous assumptions 
> regarding fire and sb as quickly and publicly as possible.  As you all 
> know, one bad story about one straw bale house can overpower a 
> thousand good ones.
>
> Any information about this unfortunate event is very welcomed.  Also, 
> if the subject of this house crops up on your internet presence, 
> please educate the public in a good way.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John
>
> John Rehorn   
> Executive Director
> Colorado Straw Bale Association
> www.coloradostrawbale.org
> coloradostrawbale at yahoo.com
>
>
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