Our home wrecked by one firework on Saturday.

macabethiel · 06-11-2017, 08:06

On Saturday night whilst the wife was watching Strictly come Dancing on TV and I was calming our eldest Chihuahua Ben (He's 15) in our Conservatory - he hates fireworks our house was struck on the roof by some sort of Rocket Aerial Bomb.

The firework smashed through the roof and set fire to the eaves storage area, the house has sustained substantial damage and we have been advised that it will be Easter before we are likely to be able to move back in.

We spent the first night at a neighbours and are currently staying in a Pet Friendly Hotel with two of our three Chihuahuas one who is pregnant for the first time. We have temporarily housed Ben with a friend due to his age.

http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news...r-giant-731508

Today we start to try and find a house to rent whilst our home is repaired. Luckily we are covered with our house insurance and have appointed an Independent Insurance Assessor to manage our situation.

jims-terrano · 06-11-2017, 08:46

Bloody hell Ted, I’m sorry for swearing but I’m gutted for you mate. I’m sure it goes without saying but if you need a hand with anything I’m sure people on here will be there for you. Glad you are all OK and got out unscathed which is an important thing. I’ve said for a while but I’ll say it again. Ban fireworks from public sale and force people to have a license for an organised display.

don simon · 06-11-2017, 09:22

Blimey!

Good luck in getting everything sorted.

Banshee · 06-11-2017, 09:27

Good look with everything mate, what a nightmare

panelbeater · 06-11-2017, 09:37

bloody shame that is,good you all safe though

Lazy-Ferret · 06-11-2017, 10:00

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Bloody hell Ted, I’m sorry for swearing but I’m gutted for you mate. I’m sure it goes without saying but if you need a hand with anything I’m sure people on here will be there for you. Glad you are all OK and got out unscathed which is an important thing. I’ve said for a while but I’ll say it again. Ban fireworks from public sale and force people to have a license for an organised display.

What he says ^^^

Totally gutted for you... I often wonder why, with so many people against the sale of fireworks to the general public, that something has not been done about it.

We were marshalling at the Danson Park firework display again this year, trying and failing to keep the public out of the firing area (they were using a cars head lights to dazzle us, and then climbing over 10 foot high fencing behind the car).

When you see the size of some of those fireworks, and then see how many are packed into a create, then see the remains of the creates at the end, it's scary enough, but when you realise they were all transported there in the back of a few 7.5tonne hire vans, 1/2 way round the M25, it's even more scary.

Last night we had some going off round here, and I swear they sounded and looked like the sort that were at Danson, which surely shouldn't be for sale to the General public. Police were too busy to do anything about it, as the people firing them, moved before doing the next.

Best wishes, and lots of hugs to the dogs, and wife. hope it all get sorted with out any extra hassle

perelaar · 06-11-2017, 10:04

Very sorry to hear that! My grandmother's house was destroyed in a fire a few years ago, I've seen the damage it can do to property and to peace of mind!

Any ideas on who was using the fireworks?

solarman216 · 06-11-2017, 10:13

As Clive says, these sort of explosives should not be available to the general public to set off in their back gardens and cause the sort of damage you have experienced, gutted for you and your pets, but glad you are OK, could have been worse I guess, hope you find a good place for Xmas, Rick

Mr K · 06-11-2017, 10:30

That's sole destroying so feeling for you with this.

I'm right behind the banning of fireworks to the general public

Jay666d · 06-11-2017, 11:24

WOW, just read the article and saw the pictures!

Truly gutted for you guys!

It's already been said, but I'm sure everyone will agree, If there's anything we can do to help, just ask.

All the best! Jay

bbbmmm55 · 06-11-2017, 14:12

Thats crazy. Sorry to hear about your house cant imagine what its like but atleast you the family and animals made it out in one piece. Fingers crossed they money people get everything sorted for you swiftly.

Barrbeast · 06-11-2017, 14:33

Sorry to hear that but glad you're all safe

RJL Services · 06-11-2017, 14:50

Sorry to hear that but glad you're all safe we have had people letting them off here since the 31st October only organised displays should be allowed and only on the 5th November, not the week before and a week afterwards i did keep looking out as the street was lit up thinking they were hitting the cars in the street but all good but the noise was bad and really loud dogs scared to death

micken · 06-11-2017, 14:52

What the ....? Sorry to hear this but glad you are all OK. Hope it all works out well in the long run.

johnb5177 · 06-11-2017, 18:20

Ted, lost for words, so very very terrible. However, you your lady and much love dogs are safe. The loss of personal momentoes and pictures is so sad, I can understand that having lost my Mum last year.

I also agree with all the comments on the banning of fireworks to the public and the organising of structured displays......there are quite a number of ex forces guys on this forum, who are well versed in the use of ordnance, some of todays readily available fireworks, puts the shivers up my spine........

The very best of good luck, to you all, and I hope that you can get the help you need.

The guys and gals here will do anything we can to help, I am too far away, but the spirit is willing.

06-11-2017, 08:06	#1
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Our home wrecked by one firework on Saturday. On Saturday night whilst the wife was watching Strictly come Dancing on TV and I was calming our eldest Chihuahua Ben (He's 15) in our Conservatory - he hates fireworks our house was struck on the roof by some sort of Rocket Aerial Bomb. The firework smashed through the roof and set fire to the eaves storage area, the house has sustained substantial damage and we have been advised that it will be Easter before we are likely to be able to move back in. We spent the first night at a neighbours and are currently staying in a Pet Friendly Hotel with two of our three Chihuahuas one who is pregnant for the first time. We have temporarily housed Ben with a friend due to his age. http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news...r-giant-731508 Today we start to try and find a house to rent whilst our home is repaired. Luckily we are covered with our house insurance and have appointed an Independent Insurance Assessor to manage our situation.

06-11-2017, 09:27	#4
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,526	Good look with everything mate, what a nightmare __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

06-11-2017, 10:13	#8
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	As Clive says, these sort of explosives should not be available to the general public to set off in their back gardens and cause the sort of damage you have experienced, gutted for you and your pets, but glad you are OK, could have been worse I guess, hope you find a good place for Xmas, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

06-11-2017, 08:46	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Bloody hell Ted, I’m sorry for swearing but I’m gutted for you mate. I’m sure it goes without saying but if you need a hand with anything I’m sure people on here will be there for you. Glad you are all OK and got out unscathed which is an important thing. I’ve said for a while but I’ll say it again. Ban fireworks from public sale and force people to have a license for an organised display.

06-11-2017, 09:22	#3
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Blimey! Good luck in getting everything sorted.

06-11-2017, 09:37	#5
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,637	bloody shame that is,good you all safe though

06-11-2017, 10:04	#7
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	Very sorry to hear that! My grandmother's house was destroyed in a fire a few years ago, I've seen the damage it can do to property and to peace of mind! Any ideas on who was using the fireworks?

06-11-2017, 10:30	#9
Mr K Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: South Northants Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8 Posts: 1,145	That's sole destroying so feeling for you with this. I'm right behind the banning of fireworks to the general public

06-11-2017, 11:24	#10
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	WOW, just read the article and saw the pictures! Truly gutted for you guys! It's already been said, but I'm sure everyone will agree, If there's anything we can do to help, just ask. All the best! Jay

06-11-2017, 14:12	#11
bbbmmm55 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: MK Vehicle: 96 Maverick. 2.7 Zexel Posts: 366	Thats crazy. Sorry to hear about your house cant imagine what its like but atleast you the family and animals made it out in one piece. Fingers crossed they money people get everything sorted for you swiftly.

06-11-2017, 14:33	#12
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Sorry to hear that but glad you're all safe

06-11-2017, 14:50	#13
RJL Services Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: southwest gloucester Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7 2003 Posts: 615	Sorry to hear that but glad you're all safe we have had people letting them off here since the 31st October only organised displays should be allowed and only on the 5th November, not the week before and a week afterwards i did keep looking out as the street was lit up thinking they were hitting the cars in the street but all good but the noise was bad and really loud dogs scared to death

06-11-2017, 14:52	#14
micken Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Yorkshire Vehicle: 04 Terrano 3l sve TD auto Posts: 158	What the ....? Sorry to hear this but glad you are all OK. Hope it all works out well in the long run.

06-11-2017, 18:20	#15
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Ted, lost for words, so very very terrible. However, you your lady and much love dogs are safe. The loss of personal momentoes and pictures is so sad, I can understand that having lost my Mum last year. I also agree with all the comments on the banning of fireworks to the public and the organising of structured displays......there are quite a number of ex forces guys on this forum, who are well versed in the use of ordnance, some of todays readily available fireworks, puts the shivers up my spine........ The very best of good luck, to you all, and I hope that you can get the help you need. The guys and gals here will do anything we can to help, I am too far away, but the spirit is willing.