On Tuesday 25 June, Bev Bird and her partner Colin experienced a harrowing fire incident at their home. As they prepared supper, a sudden power outage left them in darkness, prompting Colin to deploy camping gas cookers and lamps. In the dim light, he accidentally punctured a gas canister while attempting to attach it to a cooker, causing a rapid gas leak. The situation escalated when the gas ignited from nearby candles, erupting into a sudden fireball that engulfed the kitchen. Colin, surrounded by flames, managed to escape the room, his back ablaze, while Bev scrambled to find a blanket to smother the fire. In a moment of clarity, she realized the danger they both faced and urged Colin to jump through the scullery window. As