Almost lost all my gear!!

  • tswoboda
    Posts: 8503
    November 25, 2013 at 8:33 am #1358932

    This was the scene on my way home from ice fishing last night!

    Thankfully the firetruck got there in time to put the fire out before anything in the car was damaged. I had 3 tuned up customs and a thorne bros custom, all my tackle, ice auger, JM pro 1 man flip over, strikemaster auger, arctic armour ice suit, HDS 5, vexilar fl12, and who knows what else. I got lucky and nothing was damaged, other than the horrible smell but hopefully that will go away after washing and airing out for a few days.

    carver
    West Metro
    Posts: 609
    November 25, 2013 at 8:41 am #1366459

    Geez….not sure what I would do in that situation, leave the gear or start grabing just a couple items.

    Anyway if you have issues getting the smell out. Get an air purifier that creates ozone. I think that is what the inlaws used to get the smoke smell out of a bunch of items after their fire.

    Just have to keep it in small enclosed area to get the smell out.

    tswoboda
    Posts: 8503
    November 25, 2013 at 8:48 am #1366461

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    Geez….not sure what I would do in that situation, leave the gear or start grabing just a couple items.


    I’d be lying if I said the thought didn’t cross my mind to at least grab the electronics. The 6′ high flames and the 911 dispatcher telling me to stay at least 50 yards away were enough to convince me otherwise.

    bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    November 25, 2013 at 8:50 am #1366462

    Thank God everything got out safely especially the most important piece of equipment – YOU

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    November 25, 2013 at 9:05 am #1366470

    I am still trying to make out what is happening from the story and the picture. Is that a vehicle on fire?

    tswoboda
    Posts: 8503
    November 25, 2013 at 9:13 am #1366473

    Quote:

    I am still trying to make out what is happening from the story and the picture. Is that a vehicle on fire?


    Yes sir! Everything in front of the windshield got toasted… Quite the scene on the shoulder of I94

    francisco4
    Holmen, WI
    Posts: 3607
    November 25, 2013 at 10:09 am #1366503

    Glad to hear that you are safe! Do they know what caused it?

    FDR

    BBKK
    IA
    Posts: 4033
    November 25, 2013 at 10:31 am #1366508

    Quote:

    Glad to hear that you are safe! Do they know what caused it?

    FDR

    Global warming.

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