Fire Destroys House On Pilfershire Lane In Simsbury

"The first officer on scene reported it was fully involved," said Simsbury Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Giddings.

[Go figure]

I realize accidents happen but why wouldn't a 3,900 sq.ft. mansion have a fire alarm system?

[Chris1982]

Go figure wrote:

I realize accidents happen but why wouldn't a 3,900 sq.ft. mansion have a fire alarm system?

a fire alarm system doesnt put a fire out

[Sean]

Chris1982 wrote:

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a fire alarm system doesnt put a fire out

I think what he meant was a fire alarm system would have alerted the fire department to respond before the fire got out of control.

[John Squire]

Probably some dumb idiot left the iron on. These things just don't happen by accident, there's always a fool.

[Danielle Mesick]

John Squire wrote:

Probably some dumb idiot left the iron on. These things just don't happen by accident, there's always a fool.

This was my grandmothers house and she wasn't even in the states when it happened you shouldn't assume ignorance it just makes you sound ignorant. My recently dececed grandfathers ashes were in that house. you should not be so quick to judge someone elses tragidy.

[beans]

You are correct - there is always a fool.

He can usually be found posting fact-less nonsense on the Courant's forums. Oh look, there you are now.

John Squire wrote:

Probably some dumb idiot left the iron on. These things just don't happen by accident, there's always a fool.

[Jim01]

Danielle Mesick wrote:

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This was my grandmothers house and she wasn't even in the states when it happened you shouldn't assume ignorance it just makes you sound ignorant. My recently dececed grandfathers ashes were in that house. you should not be so quick to judge someone elses tragidy.

Amen. I don't know you, but my condolences to your family,