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FIRE HAS RIPPED THROUGH RACHAEL RAYS HOME

FlowerBear — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:32:55 GMT

Celebrity chef Rachael Ray and her husband John Cusimano were not harmed after a fire roared through their upstate New York home Sunday night.

"Thanks for the concern. Rachael, her husband and their dog Bella are safe," Ray's representative Charlie Dougiello told USA TODAY in a statement. "The house is unfortunately damaged and we don't yet know to what extent. "

Firefighters rushed to Ray's Lake Luzerne, N.Y. home on Chuckwagon Trail, about an hour north of Albany, at around 8 p.m. Sunday night. Sheriff Jim LaFarr told TV station KRQE that there were no injuries.

Photos from the scene show flames fully engulfing the home and shooting through the roof.

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Scorpio1971 — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:40:46 GMT

Very sad. Such a tragedy whenever a fire occurs. And this is in such a rural area. Guessing not much fire protection coverage with many hydrants and fire trucks available either which causes even more damage until it can be brought under control. Fortunately they are all ok.

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Anonymous032819 — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:24:55 GMT

I'm sorry that she lost her home, that has to be devastating, but I am glad that everyone, human and animals, are safe.

But, she is more fortunate than most, where she can afford to rebuild.

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Snoopp — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:29:27 GMT

From the photos, it looks like it may need to be gutted.

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Scorpio1971 — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:53:41 GMT

This has a news report from tv station from area and video of this tragic fire. Just wait for the video to completely play.

https://www.mynbc5.com/article/fire-heavily-damages-adirondack-home-of-rachael-ray/33560725

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ROMARY — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:04:24 GMT

Oh, no............

Thank goodness and their lucky stars that they and their new puppy are safe.

And also, the surrounding homes, trees, animals, etc.

One fire can cause even more tragedy.

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ROMARY — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:06:47 GMT

p.s. I believe, on her show, she often mentions that her mom lives right across her street.

Thank goodness that she's safe, too.

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Lipstickdiva — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:09:02 GMT

I don't care what one's financial status is, something like this would be devastating. I cannot imagine having to rebuild after losing everything. Some things cannot be replaced.

Thank goodness she, her husband and the dog are okay.

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Scorpio1971 — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:11:49 GMT

Another tv news report with live commentary from near scene during fire. Scroll down until you find this picture to play video with coments during fire. Looks & sounds like it was very bad. No water available...had to bring it in by truck.

https://wnyt.com/warren-county-ny-news/a-fire-was-reported-at-the-home-of-rachael-ray-in-lake-luzerne/5821838/

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:28:20 GMT

8:15 AM PT -- Rachael just shared her appreciation for everyone concerned about her, and for the fire fighters who tried to save what they could of her house.

She tweeted ... "Thank you to our local first responders for being kind and gracious and saving what they could of our home. Grateful that my mom, my husband, my dog… we’re all okay. These are the days we all have to be grateful for what we have, not what we’ve lost."

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FlowerBear — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:22:40 GMT

So good that everyone is safe for sure.

Thank you for the videos you shared with the news on the fire.

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SeaMaiden — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:26:57 GMT

To lose your home no matter who you are is just devastating. I am sure they are heart broken... So glad they are all safe.

Even if you can replace everything like they can, you still have loss of things that are not replaceable... things money and fame can not buy. mementos and family heirlooms.

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:28:40 GMT

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
I don't care what one's financial status is, something like this would be devastating. I cannot imagine having to rebuild after losing everything. Some things cannot be replaced.

Thank goodness she, her husband and the dog are okay.

@Lipstickdiva

So true.

Since Rachael's been doing her show from home, in her own kitchen, she's always pointing out knick-knacks, wall art, etc., that friends/family have given her, that had a special meaning to her.

And John is in a band (among many other things!) and writes music in their home studio, hope he also didn't lose anything irreplaceable too.

Material things can be replaced, tokens of a memory, not so much.

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Porcelain — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:59:27 GMT

If water was not readily available to put out the fire, Rachel Ray's homeowner insurance must have been extremely expensive.

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SeaMaiden — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:03:32 GMT

@Porcelain wrote:
If water was not readily available to put out the fire, Rachel Ray's homeowner insurance must have been extremely expensive.

She can afford ANY PRICE

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:24:51 GMT

@Porcelain wrote:
If water was not readily available to put out the fire, Rachel Ray's homeowner insurance must have been extremely expensive.

@Porcelain

Her home is on 220 acres in the Adirondack Mountains, no surprise that there weren't any fire hydrants.

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:29:45 GMT

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@Porcelain wrote:
If water was not readily available to put out the fire, Rachel Ray's homeowner insurance must have been extremely expensive.
She can afford ANY PRICE

@SeaMaiden

She can't replace the lost mementos, not everything has a "price".

I had a brother who lost everything in a house fire, family pictures, heirlooms, everything.

It was heartbreaking because he couldn't get those things back.

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Porcelain — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:29:55 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@Porcelain wrote:
If water was not readily available to put out the fire, Rachel Ray's homeowner insurance must have been extremely expensive.

@Porcelain

Her home is on 220 acres in the Adirondack Mountains, no surprise that there weren't any fire hydrants.

Well that would explain it! It's awful she lost so much. No one is really completely self sufficient. Still need a fire crew's help even out on a huge expanse like that. It must have been heartbreaking for her. When you put so much care and effort into your home, it's not something that anyone can replace.

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SeaMaiden — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:35:26 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@SeaMaiden wrote:
@Porcelain wrote:
If water was not readily available to put out the fire, Rachel Ray's homeowner insurance must have been extremely expensive.
She can afford ANY PRICE

@SeaMaiden

She can't replace the lost mementos, not everything has a "price".

I had a brother who lost everything in a house fire, family pictures, heirlooms, everything.

It was heartbreaking because he couldn't get those things back.

@KingstonsMom You miss quoted me...I was only commenting that she could afford the expensive fire insurance you were talking about.....not that she could afford lost memories. Where did you come up with that? You never mentioned that in your post?

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:55:31 GMT

@SeaMaiden

You're confusing 2 different posts, you had responded to @Porcelain's post that her homeowners insurance must have been very expensive.

You replied that she could "AFFORD ANY PRICE".

I replied to that statement by you.

Please re-read that post before you chastise.........