Man Shares Tragic Before & After Photos Of His Tiny DIY House After California Wildfires
Recently, more and more people have started building their own tiny homes, and it’s pretty understandable why – it’s cheaper, you can move it around, and it’s also a great creative task to try to fit everything into a very small space and still make it look good. Unfortunately, these tiny homes are not as safe, and in the event of great fires, this type of house can be eaten by flames in seconds. Furthermore, it is difficult to receive insurance for these types of homes if you plan to do plumbing and electricity by yourself.
On November 8th, deadly wildfires spread across California
With 77 civilian fatalities and more than 12 thousand structures destroyed, it is considered to be one of the biggest and most tragic wildfires in the history of California. Even though firefighters, paramedics, and volunteers fight every day to help the victims of this terrible event, the fires have still tragically affected many people, resulting in the loss of their properties or even their loved ones. One family, who moved to Malibu on February, 2018 recently shared their heartbreaking story on losing their tiny house in these wildfires.
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“I moved to Malibu in February, 2018 to be closer to my new wife. We loved living tiny even with our big German Shepherd,” said the man under the nickname iclearlyhavetissues while sharing his story.
The family decided to live in a tiny house due to insane rent prices in LA. As of 2017, the average price of rent in Malibu was around $8903.
The owner says he connected with the ranch owner in Malibu and offered to work for him if he could keep the tiny house on his land, and the man agreed.
“I had help painting from family in Tulsa and they let me finish building it on their land. I did all the framing, siding, plumbing, electrical, flooring etc. all by myself.”
The couple moved into their new home quickly after getting married.
Unfortunately, on November 8th, Malibu was shaken by the horrible Woolsey fires that destroyed many peoples’ properties, including this family’s incredible tiny house.
“We lost everything we have ever owned”
In a heartbreaking message, the user says that although he lost his beautiful home, he did not lose anyone that truly mattered to him, which is his wife and their pet.
“I could have moved it but I was working at a local rehab center when the fires spread and I was trying to get everything the kids there, they needed to be evacuated safely. By the time I had the kids out it was raining ash and smoke was everywhere so I told my wife to just grab the dog and leave.”
Although many people have offered their help and even suggested to create a GoFundMe page, the family says they have made a personal decision to receive help from only the people who know them. “It’s been humbling to see so many generous people in my life.”
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Wohhaaa... look at those all negative votes and stupid reply from GB1997, though I have clearly said that ""I knew"" what Diane a meant... I just highlighted the difference I felt...
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TRump's original reaction was to blame California and threaten to withhold federal funds (although most of the area affected is under federal management). He has now issued a statement that shows empathy toward the victims and homeowners, and gratitude towards the firefighters.
only because of the backlash - in one of his statements he praised the politicians before the firefighters/search teams.
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What’s going to happen when/(if) the fires are put out? Will the government cover some of the costs or are they expected to pay for a house all over again? (Apologies I’m not American)
Hopefully, they can get help through the government and The Red Cross.
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You conflated two fires here. The one that killed 77, the Camp Fire, is near San Francisco. This person was in Malibu and was affected by the Woolsey Fire. They're both tragic, but two separate events.
SF has been getting a ton of smoke, but the Camp Fire pretty far from there - about 100mi north of Sacramento
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The suggestion of starting a Go Fund Me is a good idea, but everyone affected needs help.
He could have saved it, but he instead was helping evacuate a rehab center with kids. By the time he finished helping with that evacuation, it was too late to drive his truck there to tow the trailer.
Load More Replies... Wohhaaa... look at those all negative votes and stupid reply from GB1997, though I have clearly said that ""I knew"" what Diane a meant... I just highlighted the difference I felt...
Load More Replies... TRump's original reaction was to blame California and threaten to withhold federal funds (although most of the area affected is under federal management). He has now issued a statement that shows empathy toward the victims and homeowners, and gratitude towards the firefighters.
only because of the backlash - in one of his statements he praised the politicians before the firefighters/search teams.
Load More Replies... What’s going to happen when/(if) the fires are put out? Will the government cover some of the costs or are they expected to pay for a house all over again? (Apologies I’m not American)
Hopefully, they can get help through the government and The Red Cross.
Load More Replies... You conflated two fires here. The one that killed 77, the Camp Fire, is near San Francisco. This person was in Malibu and was affected by the Woolsey Fire. They're both tragic, but two separate events.
SF has been getting a ton of smoke, but the Camp Fire pretty far from there - about 100mi north of Sacramento
Load More Replies... The suggestion of starting a Go Fund Me is a good idea, but everyone affected needs help.
He could have saved it, but he instead was helping evacuate a rehab center with kids. By the time he finished helping with that evacuation, it was too late to drive his truck there to tow the trailer.
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