Rising from Ashes: Rebuilding After a Garage Fire

"One moment, I’m watching my CNC machine cut some tool holders, and the next, I’m witnessing my garage engulfed in flames. This video marks the beginning of a series that chronicles what happened next-from devastation to feeling overwhelmed and grappling with health issues. But amidst the challenges, there’s a silver lining. With the support of family and friends, we managed to rebuild within just a few months.
The video takes viewers through the aftermath of the fire, all the way to the end of demolition. For most people, this wouldn’t be such an arduous task, but I’m not like most people. My materials and tools were meticulously organized, filling every nook and cranny. When an ordinary person says “remove,” it usually means getting rid of things. However, we moved and removed nearly every item at least three times. And if that weren’t enough, I salvaged as much material as possible, which meant repeatedly transporting it.
The fire occurred on Mother’s Day in 2023, and six weeks later, demolition was complete."

[@xXIMPOSTERXx]

So sorry you had to go through this.
What was the official cause of the fire? Did it start in your dust collection?

[@macscut]

It was for sure the dust collector but where the question still remains is regarding the ignition source. Once it was going the fan sure did feed it oxygen. Id didn't take long for it to be roaring.

[@Flyingspyder]

Ive seen smoke while cutting on my cnc, so I can well imagine it could ignite with a dull bit and low humidity. I dont use a dust collector, and am wondering why yours was in the attic/overhead. Doesn't that make it hard to empty?

[@macscut]

@@Flyingspyder i had a 2 post lift that had a platform that i could ride up and down. There was a shelf it sat on