A fire in Placer County has destroyed a property that stood for a century. Reb Bradley’s trailer, garage, and guesthouse were lost, along with decades of family belongings. Cal Fire has determined the cause was electrical, specifically a sprinkler timer that overheated. The main house survived thanks to neighbors who grabbed hoses and doused it before firefighters arrived.
The losses go beyond structures. Bradley’s wife had accumulated twelve to fifteen tubs of Christmas decorations over the years, hosting celebrations for every holiday. Handmade stockings and wedding photos were also consumed. Bradley’s daughter and her family had been staying in the guesthouse before a planned move to Nepal to work in anti-trafficking efforts. They lost everything they owned.
The property also served as an event space for Bradley’s nonprofit, Family Ministries. This story is a reminder to check the small electronics in your home, especially timers and devices that run continuously. It’s also a reminder of what neighbors can do when they act fast. Have you checked your smoke detectors or old wiring lately?
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