Today, I woke up to the sounds of fire alarms. Panicked and assuming it was my neighbor's gas furnace that set it off, I nearly broke their baby's bedroom window trying to wake them up. Turns out my roof leaked into the fire alarm, causing an electrical fire. It was my first day here. FML
babysonfire tells us more.
OP here. I wanted to add that this all happened at 3AM during a thunderstorm. The neighbors didn't answer their door until the firefighters knocked. The fire didn't start until they were already here, so there was no smoke at first. The storm blew loose shingles off in 1 place- over the alarm.
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domolovesyoshi 33
Well, you can't really be blamed for this because you were only doing what you thought was right and it was really nice of you.
StaySmexy 18
It was your first day, they can't blame you for trying to help.
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never_three 21
The leaky roof was more than likely already there. The electrical fire caused by that leak is more the fault of whoever is in charge of property upkeep during times of vacancy.
jbivens1992 17
I dont think anyone could really blame you for this OP. And kudos to you for trying to be a good Samaritan and neighbor. Hope it gets better for you in your new place, good luck! :)
jkjorn 18
Wait, the fire alarm caught on fire? Now *that's* irony, Alanis.
citrusglass 22
Welcome to the neighbourhood.
guttedbrit 26
That can't be helped. But if I was your neighbour and you'd helped my family like that, I would be eternally grateful. You seem like a very nice person!
Bunnyluver 20
The world needs more neighbors like you! Even if this was on your part, it's nice to know you are willing to jump in like that so quickly.
shanannygians07 28
If it's your first day there.. how do you know they have a gas furnace or a baby?
cocoshake 16
are you in New Zealand?
babysonfire 5
No, I'm in America. Is this common in New Zealand?
DeadxManxWalking 27
least they have someone they can trust to get their baby out
babysonfire 5
OP here. I wanted to add that this all happened at 3AM during a thunderstorm. The neighbors didn't answer their door until the firefighters knocked. The fire didn't start until they were already here, so there was no smoke at first. The storm blew loose shingles off in 1 place- over the alarm.