[Hodar]

I wasn’t there, but I would assume that the Fire Department saturated the ground and the neighboring homes to prevent the spread of the fire. Possibly spraying foam as a heat barrier to protect the neighbors from possible heat damage.

But, this is a poor county. The county cannot afford the Fire Department, this is the ONLY way the local gov’t could provide the service, and that is to charge each homeowner $75/yr for coverage.

It’s exactly like insurance. Consider, if the Fire Department is struggling financially (which I would venture a guess that they are), this situation should certainly get other homeowners to cough up $75 for next year.

Without a cash flow - the entire FD goes away, then everyone’s home turns to ash.

[Roccus]

Whadid I tell ya.

[Sakity Yaks]

I would assume that the Fire Department saturated the ground and the neighboring homes to prevent the spread of the fire.

Nope. The neighboring (paid) house was damaged. These guys failed to provide the service for which they had been paid.

Watch out for swarthy gents on the neighbor's land. I hear he didn't pay his defense fee....