Guitarist Kevin Hufnagel of Gorguts, Dysrhythmia, and so forth. fame was not too long ago the sufferer of home hearth which claimed quite a few possessions and extra. This GoFundMe has newly been launched to assist him and his household get again on their toes. The next was shared by Hufnagel himself relating to the blaze, which practically additionally took the lives of his cats:
“Thanks to people who have already reached out and provided to assist. We’re organising this fundraiser as much as assist us with misplaced work, possessions, vet payments, meals, gasoline, garments, and so forth. due the horrific hearth that began within the dwelling we rented from. Something is appreciated. Thanks all a lot.
For those who didn’t see my social media publish. Right here’s my account of what occurred:
This previous Sunday Dec 15, 2024 my worst nightmare got here to life. I (Kevin) awoke at 5:30am to the odor of gasoline. I ran downstairs and heard the basement smoke alarm going off. The tenant who lives within the basement was not dwelling. I known as him and he stated his entrance door was unlocked. The second I attempted to open his door I used to be blasted with black smoke and warmth. I ran upstairs to my spouse Cath and instructed her we needed to depart the home instantly. We seemed for our 2 cats however couldn’t discover them.
The hearth was spreading and we needed to act quick. Then there was a small explosion. I known as 911. The fireman arrived inside minutes (bless them). I couldn’t consider we didn’t get our cats in time. I had NEVER felt such _extreme_ hopelessness, anger, and despair in my life!! Nothing else in that home mattered to me however them! When the hearth was out, I went again in. Ultimately I discovered the kitty sisters hiding underneath the mattress! I grabbed them and we took the 2 to the vet instantly. I’m blissful to say they’re recovering properly!
The reason for the hearth was almost definitely the ebike our downstairs tenant was utilizing. We’re nonetheless ready for the official report. DO NOT BUY THESE THINGS! I’m grateful for our neighbors who took us in, clothed us, and even let me retailer all my guitars of their basement.
Amazingly, my guitars had been pretty unscathed, as they had been principally in circumstances on the highest flooring. However the stench of soot and hearth permeated them; and the wooden is warped. Because of Jeff from Dysrhythmia, the primary individual I known as. Jeff helped me pack and retailer a few of the necessary issues I used to be in a position to salvage. General, as they are saying, “It may’ve been worse.” We’re all alive!”
