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Alabama Hunting Camp Fire Kills Two
Posted on 7/1/26 at 10:27 am
Posted on 7/1/26 at 10:27 am
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No official identities. But word is that four kids were at the camp when it caught fire last night near Evergreen AL. The two boys who died were rising sophomores at Alabama.
Seems like there's a tough incident like this every few years. My prayers and condolences to the friends and families.
Hunting camps are dangerous places. Tractors. Pickups. Guns. Alcohol. Boats. Side by sides. It could come from anywhere. And it could happen to any of us.
No official identities. But word is that four kids were at the camp when it caught fire last night near Evergreen AL. The two boys who died were rising sophomores at Alabama.
Seems like there's a tough incident like this every few years. My prayers and condolences to the friends and families.
Hunting camps are dangerous places. Tractors. Pickups. Guns. Alcohol. Boats. Side by sides. It could come from anywhere. And it could happen to any of us.
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Posted on 7/1/26 at 10:36 am to No Colors
One thing I see far too often is people overlooking basic camp fire safety. A little preventative maintenance can save lives and protect a camp that's been in the family for generations.
A few things every camp owner should stay on top of:
* Have your fireplace inspected every year.
* Have your chimney cleaned regularly.
* Avoid burning excessive amounts of pine kindling. It creates a highly flammable buildup called creosote inside the chimney, which can lead to chimney fires.
The fireplace itself also needs periodic maintenance, especially at camps that aren't climate-controlled year-round. The constant expansion and contraction from our Southern weather can cause cracks and other issues over time.
Install working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. A carbon monoxide detector literally saved my family and a friend's family a few years ago when wind pushed generator exhaust under our camp.
If your camp has older electrical wiring or insulation, make upgrading it a priority. If you can't do it all at once, tackle it in phases.
I'd even consider having a fire marshal or qualified inspector look over the camp every few years. It may sound excessive, but every year there are tragic camp house fires in Mississippi that result in deaths and devastating property losses.
A little prevention is a lot cheaper—and far less heartbreaking—than dealing with a fire.
A few things every camp owner should stay on top of:
* Have your fireplace inspected every year.
* Have your chimney cleaned regularly.
* Avoid burning excessive amounts of pine kindling. It creates a highly flammable buildup called creosote inside the chimney, which can lead to chimney fires.
The fireplace itself also needs periodic maintenance, especially at camps that aren't climate-controlled year-round. The constant expansion and contraction from our Southern weather can cause cracks and other issues over time.
Install working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. A carbon monoxide detector literally saved my family and a friend's family a few years ago when wind pushed generator exhaust under our camp.
If your camp has older electrical wiring or insulation, make upgrading it a priority. If you can't do it all at once, tackle it in phases.
I'd even consider having a fire marshal or qualified inspector look over the camp every few years. It may sound excessive, but every year there are tragic camp house fires in Mississippi that result in deaths and devastating property losses.
A little prevention is a lot cheaper—and far less heartbreaking—than dealing with a fire.
This post was edited on 7/1/26 at 10:38 am
Posted on 7/1/26 at 10:37 am to No Colors
Dang. It was like 2-3years ago that the Monroe boy died in a camphouse fire around Rodney, ms.
Put up smoke alarms or make dam sure there is lots of egress.
Put up smoke alarms or make dam sure there is lots of egress.
Posted on 7/1/26 at 10:40 am to No Colors
Used to be a bad speed trap in Evergreen. There was a state trooper station nearby as well.
Posted on 7/1/26 at 12:11 pm to No Colors
Terrible
Reminds me of the camp accident that happened to the young boys from Monroe.
Reminds me of the camp accident that happened to the young boys from Monroe.
Posted on 7/1/26 at 1:04 pm to geauxbrown
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Reminds me of the camp accident that happened to the young boys from Monroe.
I believe that was a fire stove that heated the wood flooring below it and fell through.
The very same month a million dollar camp burned to the ground because of an unattended outdoor fireplace/chimney fire
Posted on 7/1/26 at 7:17 pm to No Colors
i believe it was electrical in nature. Charging a golf cart or electric polaris.
Posted on 7/2/26 at 9:37 am to i10Duck
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i believe it was electrical in nature. Charging a golf cart or electric polaris.
for the Monroe family?
If that's the case there should be some litigation
Posted on 7/2/26 at 10:20 am to No Colors
My worst nightmare with our camp. We’ve done all the electrical ourselves, which I’m sure isn’t up to proper standards.
Posted on 7/2/26 at 11:12 am to The Levee
quote:No the one in Alabama
quote:
i believe it was electrical in nature. Charging a golf cart or electric polaris.
for the Monroe family?
If that's the case there should be some litigation
Posted on 7/3/26 at 9:36 am to i10Duck
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i believe it was electrical in nature. Charging a golf cart or electric polaris.
That is correct.
Just awful.
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