Fire is just terrifying. We had a house fire about 8 years ago and I still have nightmares. I'm glad yours was nothing worse.

Scary. Glad everyone and their homes are okay.

Compost your paper and get your garbage picked up.

I suffered for years from a neighbor who burned trash even though we are not allowed to burn trash. I hate it when people do that. It gives off a smell that makes my heart race. I lost a house to lightening and the smell of burning trash is like the smell of a burning house. I am so glad that the only thing suffered is burned grass but it could have been so much worse. Dont you take up where she left off with this burn barrel. I say that as a person who cant smell smoke without freaking out.

How scary, Amy Lou! Sounds like your poor neighbor learned a lesson the hard way. So glad nobody was hurt and no real property was damaged.

We don't burn garbage. SO has friends come by sometimes and they like to stand around a fire when it is cold out, that's why we have a fire barrel. And now we will have 2 apparently. He burns wood in it. And he does not ever let it unattended. Ever. He will call me on my phone in the house to bring him a drink or something before he will leave it burning alone to go get one himself.

I don't know why she burns so much stuff. I almost never see her trash can out by the road to be picked up. I guess i will now though.

That kind of excitement, no one needs! I'm glad no one was hurt. Older people might not realize how much plastic is embedded in packaging these days, burning is more harmful than it was years gone by.

I can't be the only one who's first thought was "Oh boy, the puppy's here!!"

What a shame. And everyone was so lucky. Amy, I'm so glad that wasn't worse!

We're not that rural, but we haven't been allowed leaf burning or burn barrels here in many years. We never did burn in our yard, didn't have to. DH will sometimes burn things at the family farm, but in the field down by the river and not when he's alone. They (family) will often time it for a wet day with the first fall rains.

My neighbor is a brilliant doctor with little common sense ;0) He was burning some yard debris one day in a bare spot in his flower bed right next to the street. The police came - I don't know who called them, not me...I like the guy. He had no idea he was doing something wrong. DH took the truck over when it had been put out and cooled, loaded his debris and the two of them took it to....of course, the family farm. To await the first good day to burn ;0)

So glad to hear that Amylou. Your pictures give me palpitations. So glad your dogs knew to wake you up. I am totally OK with people who want a fire pit when they look after it. I am such a wuss about fire. We have a wood stove we never use because I just cant do it though I tried. I am better than I used to be but it has been over 30 years. It was a bad thing in my life.

Oh my. I thought you were going to show us the puppy.

Glad everything turned out okay.

Do scary.

That really is scary. I'm so glad everyone was ok and no structure damage. I really hate burning. So many people in my neighborhood have fire pits and our houses are really close. Even if the people are careful, the stink comes in my windows so I have to keep them closed and that is the one great thing about having the temps get warmer. I love having the windows open 24/7 if possible. Fire is so scary. It takes no time at all to get out of hand. I'm glad you were home at the time.

Maybe she burns things because she can't get her garbage out to the curb.

I'm glad you are OK. Hopefully she does not try to burn paper without a barrel, maybe her family can come by and help her bag and dispose of trash.

When is the new pupper moving in?

I thought the same thing as Fun2BHere. Perhaps she could use some help getting her trash to the curb. Or if she can't afford trash pick up, perhaps she could add a bag to the neighbors' once in a while?

Glad this story had a happy ending. That could have been a disaster for many of you!

Good that your dogs woke you and SO to alert you to the danger. Your neighbor's action could have had disastrous consequences and it's fortunate that there was no serious damage. Happy everyone is safe!

Oh yes. She can and does take her trash to the road. Only about once a month though. Its been that way since we have been here. SO or I always bring it back for her when we go get ours but she says she doesn't need us to take it to the road weekly because she doesn't have enough trash to take to the road every week. We told her last year that if she only has one bag or so we can just throw it in our trash can if she wants. But she doesn't. She knows she can call me and ask for any help. I help her with whatever she needs every time she calls. Her son and grandsons are there several times a week to help her with whatever she needs. She is no feeble thing. She is very active in her gardens and other outdoor activities. She told me today she has some minor balance issues but no other concerns.

Lucille, puppy pickup tommorow at 10am!

I am currently taking a break from puppy proofing my house. Now trying to remember how to train a dog on the simple rules and commands of life: sit, stay, come here, don't potty in the house, don't chew my stuff, if you have to chew stuff then chew HIS stuff, he's the one who wanted you, no BITING,etc.........

Looking forward to seeing sweet, cute puppy pictures. Baby animals are so adorable and cuddly!!

I'm glad there was no structure damage. We lost our home to fire in 1961, my sophomore year in high school. I could see the smoke while I was on the school bus headed home, and even though I couldn't see through that last 3 miles to the house because of the heavy tree growth, I just knew it was our place. The fire affected my parents and myself more than most people realized. For many years, anytime I smelled smoke I would immediately check the entire house where we were living- including under it - and all the outside and surrounding area as far as I could see. Being in the country and having pastures on three sides of the house now, I still have a tendency to check when I smell smoke, especially since we are so dry. Of course, with it being so dry, I'm not quite so super vigilant because our pastures don't have the fire fuel load it would if the grass was not so grazed down.

Wow, that's scary. At least it was during the day and she was able to call for help.

My sister did that exact thing as a teen. We burned trash (why??) and she set the woods on fire. It didn't get as far as burning trees, but blackened a lot of undergrowth.

Amy, holy smokes! ( ha ha, not that this is funny). What good dogs to alert you. I’m glad there was no more damage than some grass for you. I feel very sorry for your neighbor. I’m sure she is mortified. Your property is lovely, even if slightly scorched. What a way to wake up.

OMG! So glad everyone is alright! Amy....that's Sooooooo scary!

Glad to hear the puppy will be home today! YAY! We want happy puppy photos my friend!

Wow Amy that is one scary exciting day! So glad all are fine.

Happy happy puppy day!

How scary! Glad it was BEFORE the puppy arrived, don’t want to freak him out on his first day.

So, puppy pictures?

I'm so glad you're all okay and everyone is safe and no damage to anyone's home.

I'm happy for all of you that the damage is limited to what it is.

That was a SCARY day! So glad there was no damage to human or animal life, or structures! Things like that can get out of hand so quickly!

And Happy Puppy Coming Home Day! I can almost smell the puppy breath! (I wish.)

Rusty

I'm guessing she has just continued to do what has always been done, you got trash you burn it. It still goes on in some places.

I think I never realized that some people still (have to?) burn their trash. I'm always surprised to hear that some small towns have no or very little recycling--yikes!