Comments about ‘Holladay families find belongings, mourn losses after storage unit fire’

I think the dork that thought it was a good idea to drain gasoline near a space heater is the one that should be responsible for the losses!!

What a tragedy. Some nut spilled gas on a space heater and now these families lose priceless memories and irreplacable furniture and belongings. I was sorry to read this.

IF any of the storage tenants had a renter or home owner policy, the items in storage may be covered. I used to be an agent, and have my things in storage and was told that my items there are covered by my homeowner's coverage, as extented buildings i.e. storage unit. A sad situation. Otherwise, the man who was responsible for the blaze may ultimately be the one to cover the losses of his "neighbors" things. Even from his insurance on his motorcycle, since it was the reason the fire occurred. Look at the damage to personal property clause. Nevertheless it is worth a try. You never know, keep asking questions and don't stop until you get answers. Good luck.

We had a flood in a storage unit once. The owner did reimburse us for material damage, but it was--- with us also--- the sentimental stuff. I lost precious Christmas items that I can never replace. I do sympathize with these folks.
Now, I keep my stuff on shelves up off the floor, because of the flood. But in case of fire, that sounds like it would be worse, darn it!

Draining gasoline? Space heater? What on earth was this yahoo thinking? Pay up, dude.

I had some very valuable autographs. When I moved away to college, I thought that they would be safer at my parents home. a few years later, I went to retrieve them, only to find that they were gone. My little Brother game them to DI.

I just read in the paper about the fire at Highland Self Storage. Can anyone tell me what the unit numbers are that were damaged? My mom just passed away this last week and we were storing all of her things from her home in a unit there. It's 11:30 pm Wed. night and I'm sick with fear! I don't think I can sleep until I know. Can anyone give me this information tonight?

Hope the insurance companies of the bike owner or storage facility or even homeowners will cover these losses.

I have a gut feeling the Insurance companies and owners of the storage unit won't cough up a red lincoln cent towards these losses.

ummmm if these things were so precious, why were they in a storage unit? Storage units that are used for long term storage probably mean the renters have way toooo much junk. priceless quilts and family memorabilia deserve a place of honor in your home, not a dank and dusty storage unit. If it was being stored on a very temporary basis then they have my sympathies. Otherwise, get help for your hoarding.

I store a vast amount of items, including 8 motorcycles, 2 dune buggies, a classic '67 Corvette, and many many other valuables.... needless to say, ALL IS VERY INSURED.
This is done as a convenience for me.
"Hoarder"?? Yup and I friggin LOVE IT.

But the loss of irreplaceable "heirlooms", items saved for someone's future..... these type of losses are heartbreaking.

By the way-----------"Anonymous" comments are CS-- Plain and Simple.
If your opinion is so important-- say your name.
Otherwise, sit back-- talk to yourself, cuz you ain't proper and deserve NO Respect.

To those who had loss-- My deepest sympathies, with will never be enough.

How insensitive to pass judgment on why people place certain things in storage. I imagine that some people are, perhaps, betwen permanent housing, downsizing, etc. We wouldn't be so insensitive if someone's home burned down and they lost everything.

To the guy with the motorcycle----storage units are not garages or auto shops. cough up the money to help those whose belongings you destroyed.

I beleive it should between the storage building owner and the one with the motorcycle that should have to pay the damage. 1 The management personal didn't make sure that the polyices were enforced by allowing a motorcycle to be storage with gas in it. 2.The owner of the motorcycle didn't follow the polyices of the storeage place. Why make insurence be liable whe polyices where not followed. To drive other people insurcence up. Not right in my mind. This will be one for the court's to figure out.

I am astonished at the remarks of the anonymous reader who would comment on individuals who have stored precious family belongings in a storage unit.

My father passed away a year ago and many "precious and irreplaceable items" where placed in a storage unit until the heirlooms could be distributed to the proper family members.

To those of you who have lost a piece of your past -my heart goes out to you.

To the remarks of the "anonymous reader", you obviously haven't experienced a tragedy, loss or sudden change in your life - I can only hope others will afford you the compassion that you have carelessly shown these individuals.

I feel so bad for everyone who lost their treasures. Unfortunately good luck getting any compensation from the guy who did this. He's not known for his honesty

Why was the culprit not identified who caused all of this anguish?

I used to live near these storage units and it seems to me that there was a devastating fire there a few years ago. I'd suggest that anyone with items to store find a place with a better history for safety. I have evaluated many storage units (as a paid "shopper") and not all storage unit places are equal; some are much better constructed and monitored. I feel so sad for all who lost valuables, sentimental or otherwise.

There is a huge difference between temporarily storing heirlooms and long term storage of junk. Reread my post and you'll see that. If things are so precious and irreplacable, why does it take a full year to see they are properly distributed?