[taylor111947]

Anyone know where the fire was today? About 11:30 the sky smoke was very intense - somewhere around St. Charles I think. I hope everyone was okay.

[rubicon]

Probably someone frying a turkey in oil outside.

[jblum315]

Originally Posted by taylor111947

Anyone know where the fire was today? About 11:30 the sky smoke was very intense - somewhere around St. Charles I think. I hope everyone was okay.

Maybe it was a fried turkey gone awry.

[dkrhardy]

Whatever it turns out to be, there was a LOT of smoke and many firetrucks responding. We were downwind of it and the smell was burning wood.

[LAshby50]

the fire was to the right of the 3rd and 4th holes at Cane Garden/Jacaranda. We were playing golf out there when all the fire trucks went by. Don't know much more than that.

[taylor111947]

I was looking out over Southern Star and that would be about the right direction .

[Golf-Tinker]

Do not agree with those who make light of incidents that they have no knowledge of, only speculation. The fire may be of no significance, or it may be of intense unhappiness to those involved.

An increase in post count is not worth it IMHO.

[bluedog103]

Bad house fire, burned through roof with tremendous damage. I feel very sorry for the residents. Definitely not a laughing matter.

[raynan]

2030 Markridge Loop was destroyed today by fire. Family was not home at the time. Children and grandchildren were here visiting for the holidays. No one was hurt and nothing was cooking at the time. Cause of fire under investigation. Homeowners are devastated and are year-round occupants. Please keep them in your prayers. Heartbreaking situation.

[Brooklynite]

Originally Posted by taylor111947

Anyone know where the fire was today? About 11:30 the sky smoke was very intense - somewhere around St. Charles I think. I hope everyone was okay.

Fire was on Markridge Loop. House partially destroyed. No one was home at the time.

[NotGolfer]

Praise God noone was home! The fire is definately a horrible thing to have happened but that being said, noone was hurt or worse. Prayers for the whole family involved!!!

Originally Posted by raynan

2030 Markridge Loop was destroyed today by fire. Family was not home at the time. Children and grandchildren were here visiting for the holidays. No one was hurt and nothing was cooking at the time. Cause of fire under investigation. Homeowners are devastated and are year-round occupants. Please keep them in your prayers. Heartbreaking situation.

[Dancing Queen]

God Bless

[jblum315]

Was this another of those golf cart fires?

[taylor111947]

Thanks for the information. A relief to know that no one was hurt.

To Golf-Tinker: I don't think anyone meant to be insensitive, but this was clearly a major fire and the first concern was for the safety of the occupants. Secondly, since this is such a closely knit and caring community, what can be done to help. And, lastly, could the cause of the fire be something that we should be aware of to insure our own welfare.

Alluding to the desire for an increase in post count sounds a bit ridiculous to me. I wasn't aware that posting a message had become a contest to see how many responses it evoked.