****** Fire - Page 5

Maverick69 · 01-21-2006

Its good to hear nobody was hurt . I guess the crew I'm bringing down withme will have to wait until next time to enjoy these establishments.

Brent

Cinker1 · 01-21-2006

Me, and 2 of my sister-in-laws were there last night. We went specifically for the fire show which started at 11:30. They were in the finale of the show when one of the guy's rope fires flung out of his hand and landed on the front part of the palapa roof. He ran to get some help, but no one would listen to him. The breeze was SO strong last night it didn't take long for the fire to jump to the upper level roof. Then the smoke billowed into the bar area of the ****** and FINALLY the people started to leave the area. We were standing watching from the beach. It was VERY scary because the breeze was picking up large pieces of grass fire and sailing them through the air towards First Ave. The worst part was when the bottles of booze started to explode. THen I didn't know if there would be other gas that I wasn't aware that might explode. It was a HOT fire. We walked up towards fifth and there were policia and firemen everywhere. IT seemed to take them FOREVER to get to the fire, but I"m sure that the grass was up in flames in 5 minutes. I saw the entire thing happen, so if you want any other first hand info, just let me know.

**Shammy** · 01-21-2006

Julie! Yikes! Not the relaxing vacation you planned on, huh?

Cinker1 · 01-21-2006

Well, when I tell my sisters-in-law that I'm taking them to see a fireshow, they know I mean it! It has been a great vacation so far, but I'm still in shock to see the whole thing happen!! It was SO SAD to watch!! And I know they worked their tails off getting that place up and running. The bad thing was that no one would listen to the guy when he was telling them about the fire because they couldn't see it when they were standing inside by the bar.

Nerak936 · 01-21-2006

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Originally Posted by Cinker1

Well, when I tell my sisters-in-law that I'm taking them to see a fireshow, they know I mean it! It has been a great vacation so far, but I'm still in shock to see the whole thing happen!! It was SO SAD to watch!! And I know they worked their tails off getting that place up and running. The bad thing was that no one would listen to the guy when he was telling them about the fire because they couldn't see it when they were standing inside by the bar.

I'm glad you and your family are okay, Cinker!!!

Cinker1 · 01-21-2006

Thanks, we were already outside, so we just hung out by the beach and watched it all happen. Everyone made it out ok.

Tesla 573 · 01-21-2006

Thanks to everyone for the information and pics.
Glad to hear no one was hurt.

mckinzie · 01-21-2006

Wow!!!

Glad no one was hurt.

barba · 01-21-2006

I'm so sorry for everyone involved. What a nightmare for the fire dancer as well. Thank you all for the reports.

Stormin · 01-21-2006

If they are up and running in 3 weeks when I get there, I will do my part by patronizing them and drinking numerous cervezas. I was really looking forward to getting up that way on an almost daily basis to quench my thirst on those walks on the beach. Glad no one was hurt and hope they get back on their feet and back in business shortly. Wonder if this means the end of the fire shows?

Playa Junkie · 01-21-2006

What a shock! So sad after all the work put in after Emily & Wilma. Thanks for the pictures and reports, puts it into perspective. And so glad no one was hurt!

zoesmom · 01-21-2006

Wow, what a shock. We were just there a week ago enjoying the fire show at el Pirata(couldn't pay me enough to go to ******, lol But I think i'm just too old for that!!) I'm so bummed for them. More people out of work, and there has been enough of that already from the hurricane. Glad to hear no one was hurt!!

PalmtreeMaya · 01-21-2006

I can't believe it...... was hoping it was just another rumor..... thanks for the reality pictures James...... El Pirata was my favorite place for food/drinks/ good day at the beach..... they have the best staff..... I even heard Reuben was promoted to manager.... sure hope they rebuild..... the great staff there made it a favorite hang-out for many of us peeps and they have become our friends over the years.... it is always my first place to go after checking in at the hotel, my first day there.... here's hoping they rebuild.....

palmtreegirl · 01-21-2006

Glad to hear noone was hurt. What a shame. After making it through Wilma then this happens. From reading on this forum for a while now, it seems the local business people stick together during times like this. I'm sure it will be up and running in no time!

Peggy Sue · 01-21-2006

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Originally Posted by SarahB

Exactly what I was thinking, but I didn't want to be the one to say it. It was terrible and I'm really glad Dave wasn't there.

My thoughts too, Sarah. I would never wish anything like this on anyone, including the BP, but what goes around does tend to come around, doesn't it? Please give the guys at La Pirata an abrazo for me and plan on meeting me there (I arrive Tuesday, alert the media!) just as soon as they are up and serving again ... which I expect will be soon, because nothing seems to keep the good folks of Playa down for long!

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01-21-2006	#61 (permalink)
Maverick69 añejo Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Regina, Sk , Canada Posts: 1,779	Its good to hear nobody was hurt . I guess the crew I'm bringing down withme will have to wait until next time to enjoy these establishments. Brent

01-21-2006	#62 (permalink)
Cinker1 beachaholic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 362	Me, and 2 of my sister-in-laws were there last night. We went specifically for the fire show which started at 11:30. They were in the finale of the show when one of the guy's rope fires flung out of his hand and landed on the front part of the palapa roof. He ran to get some help, but no one would listen to him. The breeze was SO strong last night it didn't take long for the fire to jump to the upper level roof. Then the smoke billowed into the bar area of the ****** and FINALLY the people started to leave the area. We were standing watching from the beach. It was VERY scary because the breeze was picking up large pieces of grass fire and sailing them through the air towards First Ave. The worst part was when the bottles of booze started to explode. THen I didn't know if there would be other gas that I wasn't aware that might explode. It was a HOT fire. We walked up towards fifth and there were policia and firemen everywhere. IT seemed to take them FOREVER to get to the fire, but I"m sure that the grass was up in flames in 5 minutes. I saw the entire thing happen, so if you want any other first hand info, just let me know.

01-21-2006	#63 (permalink)
Shammy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 10,268	Julie! Yikes! Not the relaxing vacation you planned on, huh?

01-21-2006	#64 (permalink)
Cinker1 beachaholic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 362	Well, when I tell my sisters-in-law that I'm taking them to see a fireshow, they know I mean it! It has been a great vacation so far, but I'm still in shock to see the whole thing happen!! It was SO SAD to watch!! And I know they worked their tails off getting that place up and running. The bad thing was that no one would listen to the guy when he was telling them about the fire because they couldn't see it when they were standing inside by the bar.

01-21-2006	#66 (permalink)
Cinker1 beachaholic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 362	Thanks, we were already outside, so we just hung out by the beach and watched it all happen. Everyone made it out ok.

01-21-2006	#67 (permalink)
Tesla 573 añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: LA...Lower Ala Posts: 7,016	Thanks to everyone for the information and pics. Glad to hear no one was hurt.

01-21-2006	#68 (permalink)
mckinzie lightweight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Highland Village,Tx (Kinz Standard Time) Posts: 13,551	Wow!!! Glad no one was hurt.

01-21-2006	#69 (permalink)
barba beachaholic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Playa Del Carmen Posts: 448	I'm so sorry for everyone involved. What a nightmare for the fire dancer as well. Thank you all for the reports.

01-21-2006	#70 (permalink)
Stormin way into it Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 189	If they are up and running in 3 weeks when I get there, I will do my part by patronizing them and drinking numerous cervezas. I was really looking forward to getting up that way on an almost daily basis to quench my thirst on those walks on the beach. Glad no one was hurt and hope they get back on their feet and back in business shortly. Wonder if this means the end of the fire shows?

01-21-2006	#71 (permalink)
Playa Junkie beachaholic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 430	What a shock! So sad after all the work put in after Emily & Wilma. Thanks for the pictures and reports, puts it into perspective. And so glad no one was hurt!

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01-21-2006	#72 (permalink)
zoesmom lost on fifth Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14	Wow, what a shock. We were just there a week ago enjoying the fire show at el Pirata(couldn't pay me enough to go to ******, lol But I think i'm just too old for that!!) I'm so bummed for them. More people out of work, and there has been enough of that already from the hurricane. Glad to hear no one was hurt!!

01-21-2006	#73 (permalink)
PalmtreeMaya beachaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 417	I can't believe it...... was hoping it was just another rumor..... thanks for the reality pictures James...... El Pirata was my favorite place for food/drinks/ good day at the beach..... they have the best staff..... I even heard Reuben was promoted to manager.... sure hope they rebuild..... the great staff there made it a favorite hang-out for many of us peeps and they have become our friends over the years.... it is always my first place to go after checking in at the hotel, my first day there.... here's hoping they rebuild.....

01-21-2006	#74 (permalink)
palmtreegirl beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 253	Glad to hear noone was hurt. What a shame. After making it through Wilma then this happens. From reading on this forum for a while now, it seems the local business people stick together during times like this. I'm sure it will be up and running in no time!