frequentflier
happy to be living
The thrift store started out in my old space, then expanded further up. They were currently renting my old space to store furniture. I know because I bought a couch from there!
Massive Fire in Solomons
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Holy cow! They're saying a propane tank exploded. Does that happen, propane tanks just explode?
Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
Rarely. It was either tampered with or had a leak that nobody fixed. The tank themselves are far more robust than they need to be for holding liquid propane.
We use the obsolete ones as targets at our gun range up in the mountains. The first hit can sometimes result in a flare/fire but we usually put a burning rag on the things before we shoot them if we want to guarantee a good reaction. Kinda like this guy did..but with a full tank. Ours are always empty.
Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
Yeah, pretty sure that falls under 'tampering'....
OrneryPest
lower life form
I certainly hope the vet can get rebuilt or relocated soon. Stocking-cat and Smoky-blew are about due for their next annual appointments.
RareBreed
Throwing the deuces
You could always take them to the Well Pet Clinic in Huntingtown. I am sure it will be a while until Solomons Vet will be available for appointments even in a different location.
WheezyCarl
Active Member
We stopped by PAC on Sunday afternoon looking for kayak plugs. The place was packed with merchandise (except kayak plugs), sad scenario.
There is All Kinds in Callaway. They are still located in the shopping center there but will be moving in to their new building a few hundred yards farther south pretty soon.
ginwoman
Well-Known Member
That was my first thought if any pets were harmed.
UPDATE: Cause Determined In Multi-Alarm Solomons Fire - The BayNet
We are receiving reports of a large fire that has engulfed the Solomons Veterinary Clinic.
www.thebaynet.com
More pics here.
smnewsnet.com
UPDATE: Solomons Vet Reopened Following Devastating Fire Nearly 6 Months Ago
Around 10:45 p.m. on May 24, 2021, firefighters were dispatched to 13860 HG Trueman Road for a building fire. Firefighters arrived to find the small strip mall located just before the Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge ablaze.
smnewsnet.com
frequentflier
happy to be living
I stopped by to let the person I know that works at the thrift store that if they needed help moving anything, I was available. Their insurance agent was there assessing the damage which was mostly smoke and water. She said they told her the whole building needed to come down.
I saw the owner of Boomerangs at the post office and he said they dodged a bullet and as sad as he was to see the fire, he was grateful it did not burn down his building as well.
I figured the whole thing needs to go. The entire building was roped off. Such a shame, but it could have been much worse.
Now, what about the guy that started this?
I'm going to guess and say I don't think he will be homeless much longer.
It doesn't sound malicious. Just a terrible, terrible accident.
SugarBear47
Active Member
I do not believe it was a terrible terrible accident for one second. Though it is true that homeless people were always found behind the shopping strip and run off. The camper most likely belonged to one of the owners. But how can a single candle flame burn down half a shopping strip that has concrete block and some steel walls in the back of the buildings. Particularly the vet building. Nope something else going on there, they just wanted a quick solution. A lot of illegal codes in those buildings. Could have even been a raccoon in the attic chomping on old electrical wiring. Happened before. Just saying.
frequentflier
happy to be living
That building was what-70- years old?
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