Explosion and a Fire at My House, My House

A few days ago half of my apartment complex literally blew up. I was sitting in my living room when an explosion rocked me out of my chair. The neighbors across from me were trying to light their gas stove and something went very wrong. The explosion blew off an entire section of the building's roof. When I opened my door and saw the rubble and quickly growing fire I ducked back inside, grabbed my cell phone and dialed 911. Then I put on some jeans and shoes, grabbed my cameras and abandoned my apartment. After some initial shock I started shooting. I've shot quite a few fires, but the experience is very different when you are apart of it instead of just a bystander documenting the situation. Somehow my building didn't catch on fire and all of my belongings are ok (as am I) but others weren't as fortunate. I have had to move out of my apartment now since the gas, water and electric are all shut off and most of the complex is now condemned. I've been meaning to get back on task with the blog. I guess that this will do for the first post of the new year.

























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