{"id":2375363,"date":"2024-12-02T09:05:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T14:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-million-mansion-burned-to-the-ground-in-thanksgiving-disaster-likely-narrative-developing\/"},"modified":"2024-12-02T09:07:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T14:07:48","slug":"4-million-mansion-burned-to-the-ground-in-thanksgiving-disaster-likely-narrative-developing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-million-mansion-burned-to-the-ground-in-thanksgiving-disaster-likely-narrative-developing\/","title":{"rendered":"$4 Million Mansion Burned to the Ground in Thanksgiving Disaster, Likely Narrative Developing"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F4-million-mansion-burned-to-the-ground-in-thanksgiving-disaster-likely-narrative-developing%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2375363&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>On Thanksgiving Day, a mansion in Weston, Connecticut, was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hypocrisy-trump-team-shows-videos-of-democrat-lawmakers-during-impeachment-trial\/\" title=\"\u2018Hypocrisy:\u2019 Trump Team Shows Videos of Democrat Lawmakers During Impeachment Trial\">severely damaged<\/a> by a fire that broke out due to a\u200b turkey fryer being used in an\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/82-year-old-woman-rescued-from-alabama-house-fire-shes-just-grateful-for-her-life\/\" title=\"82-Year-Old Woman Rescued from Alabama House Fire: &#039;She\u2019s Just Grateful for Her Life&#039;\">attached garage<\/a>. The incident \u200doccured\u200c shortly before 4 p.m., and \u200bfirefighters struggled to control the blaze for approximately 16 hours. Fortunately, the family of about \u200b20 people present in the house managed \u200dto escape without injuries. <\/p>\n<p>Weston\u2019s fire marshal, John Pokorny, reported that the fire was so intense it initially repelled firefighters upon arrival. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fire-at-home-of-nfl-star-tyreek-hill-started-by-child-investigators-say\/\" title=\"Child started fire at home of NFL star Tyreek Hill, investigators say\">fire quickly spread<\/a> \u2064through the house, which was valued between $2.8 million and $4 million, leading to its destruction. \u200cThe fire department \u2064remained on site the following day to address the aftermath, with Pokorny emphasizing the importance of fire safety during the holidays \u2063when the use of open flames is common. He urged caution when using fireplaces, candles, or any cooking devices,\u2062 as situations can\u200d escalate rapidly.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A Connecticut mansion was destroyed on Thanksgiving after a turkey fryer fire erupted.<\/p>\n<p>The fire in Weston erupted shortly before 4 p.m., according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/dailyvoice.com\/connecticut\/westport\/turkey-fryer-fire-destroys-4m-weston-mansion-on-thanksgiving-family-of-20-escapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily Voice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The fire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/grandmother-falls-trying-escape-house-fire-angel-came-nowhere-saves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exploded<\/a>&nbsp;in an attached garage where a turkey fryer was used.<\/p>\n<p>Firefighters battled the flames for 16 hours before bringing the blaze under control.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">A house caught on fire on Thursday in Weston after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-adopts-new-rules-to-penalize-cities-cutting-police-budgets\/\" title=\"Texas Adopts New Rules to Penalize Cities Cutting Police Budgets\">residents attempted<\/a> to fry a turkey, according to officials. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RKLAEC1nXy\">https:\/\/t.co\/RKLAEC1nXy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zglEfohX1O\">pic.twitter.com\/zglEfohX1O<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; WTNH News 8 (@WTNH) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WTNH\/status\/1862632697148887051?\">November 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>John Pokorny, Weston&rsquo;s fire marshal and fire chief, said that the fire was so intense that it <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">initially pushed back firefighters responding<\/a> to the blaze, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ctinsider.com\/news\/article\/weston-road-house-fire-no-injuries-19949303.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CT Insider<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>About 20 members of a family group were in the mansion when the fire broke out. No injuries were reported.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Connecticut mansion engulfed in flames on Thanksgiving as residents fried turkey inside garage <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BV9AMf0uNS\">https:\/\/t.co\/BV9AMf0uNS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GKKMcmZFC5\">pic.twitter.com\/GKKMcmZFC5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; New York Post (@nypost) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nypost\/status\/1863101488777617676?\">December 1, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>  However, the home assessed at $2.8 million was wrecked. The Daily Voice put the value of the mansion at $4 million.<\/p>\n<p>When firefighters arrived, &ldquo;the garage end of the house was completely in flame,&rdquo; Pokorny said.<\/p>\n<p>The fire then swept through the house until it was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-man-accused-setting-denver-house-fire-killed-5-senegalese-family-set-enter-plea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">engulfed<\/a> in flames.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It accelerated really rapidly,&rdquo; Pokorny said.<\/p>\n<p>Crews were at the scene Friday as well.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You get pieces of debris and it&rsquo;s burning underneath and the water from the top just doesn&rsquo;t get to it,&rdquo; Pokorny said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Stunning $4M Connecticut mansion destroyed in Thanksgiving fire when owner tried to fry turkey in the garage <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2dvyDx82Qu\">https:\/\/t.co\/2dvyDx82Qu<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5CHJQdcfYG\">pic.twitter.com\/5CHJQdcfYG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MailOnline\/status\/1862948151453212932?\">November 30, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Pokorny noted that the holidays are times when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/heartbreaking-house-fire-claims-lives-5-kids-father-left-christmas-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fire<\/a> is often a part of celebrations, and urged caution.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If you&rsquo;re using any fireplaces, burning any fire, or using candles,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You just have to be really careful because it can all go bad really quickly,&rdquo; he said, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/connecticut.news12.com\/police-turkey-fryer-incident-causes-fire-that-destroys-weston-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News12<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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The blaze started in an attached garage around 4 p.m., as reported by the Daily Voice. Firefighters fought the fire for 16 hours before it was finally contained. Approximately 20 family members were inside the home at the time, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. The mansion, valued between $2.8 million and $4 million, was engulfed in flames after the fire rapidly spread from the garage to the rest of the house. 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