we had a huge fire on the next block last night

[rampartc]

the piety bell supermarket had been closed since katrina, when i was young this was a schweggmann's grocery.

the embers were travelling for blocks, causing my neighbors and i to use garden hoses on our roofs.

at any rate, thanks to the new orleans fire department for fast response and great work.

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[gibraltar72]

1. That's socialism.

[rampartc]

2. without a municipal fire dept

this city would have burned to the ground many times.

if that is "socialism," sign me up.

[UpInArms]

3. And it works quite well

These awesome first responders ... always rushing in to help while others run for safety

[Wounded Bear]

4. IIRC, the Chicago fire was one of the reasons that socialized FDs became popular...

privately owned fire companies operating under subscription were passing burning buildings to get to 'their' customers.

[LuvNewcastle]

5. I hate to hear about fires in New Orleans.

Almost invariably an old, historic structure has burned down. Hope everyone is okay.

[rampartc]

6. have not heard of any casualties

but you are correct, most of this structure was 1869, but some was as old as 1838.