Current:Home > InvestHouse fire or Halloween decoration? See the display that sparked a 911 call in New York -Core Financial Strategies
House fire or Halloween decoration? See the display that sparked a 911 call in New York
View
Date:2025-04-15 03:46:46
When firefighters in Glens Falls, New York got a call about a house fire, they did what they'd always do − rush over to put the flames out.
But when they showed up at this home, they were surprised to learn that home was not actually burning down.
"To our surprise this was an amazing Halloween decoration," the local firefighters union said in a Facebook post.
The decorations that fooled even these professionals made it look like flames were engulfing the inside of the home, a video posted by the fire department showed.
When does daylight saving time end?Here's when to set your clocks back an hour
The owner of the house can be heard joking: "I hope Glens Falls doesn't have to charge me for this."
The public can see the all-too-real "house fire" on Fridays and Saturdays through the end of the month, the firefighters union said.
Some commenters wanted to know how they could recreate the scene.
The firefighters union said the impressive illusion was achieved using two LED lights, a box fan, and a silver sheet. A fog machine was also used.
More:Haunting Halloween decor around the US
Others were concerned that the homeowner did not initially inform the fire department about the decoration.
Another commenter wrote: "Our neighbors are so creative! Way to go John & Matt, it is so realistic!" In response, the department said: "They were both amazing! Thank them again, we like these calls."
veryGood! (35624)
Related
- Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow owns a $3 million Batmobile Tumbler
- Wisconsin sexual abuse case against defrocked Cardinal McCarrick suspended
- Michigan basketball's leading scorer Dug McDaniel suspended for road games indefinitely
- Calm down, don't panic: Woman buried in deadly Palisades avalanche describes her rescue
- Don't let hackers fool you with a 'scam
- UN concerned over Taliban arrests of Afghan women and girls for alleged Islamic headscarf violations
- After 2 nominations, Angela Bassett wins an honorary Oscar
- NYC issues vacate orders to stabilize historic Jewish sites following discovery of 60-foot tunnel
- Selena Gomez engaged to Benny Blanco after 1 year together: 'Forever begins now'
- What if I owe taxes but I'm unemployed? Tips for filers who recently lost a job
Ranking
- Don't let hackers fool you with a 'scam
- Lisa Marie Presley posthumous memoir announced, book completed by daughter Riley Keough
- Vivek Ramaswamy says he's running an America first campaign, urges Iowans to caucus for him to save Trump
- Free Popeyes: Chicken chain to give away wings if Ravens, Eagles or Bills win Super Bowl
- Sam Taylor
- In his 1st interview, friend who warned officials of Maine shooter says ‘I literally spelled it out’
- The tribes wanted to promote their history. Removing William Penn’s statue wasn’t a priority
- Microsoft lets cloud users keep personal data within Europe to ease privacy fears
Recommendation
Rolling Loud 2024: Lineup, how to stream the world's largest hip hop music festival
Greek prime minister says legislation allowing same-sex marriage will be presented soon
Nick Saban’s Alabama dynasty fueled 20 years of Southeastern Conference college football dominance
US applications for jobless benefits fall to lowest level in 12 weeks
Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
New funds will make investing in bitcoin easier. Here’s what you need to know
Todd and Julie Chrisley Receive $1 Million Settlement After Suing for Misconduct in Tax Fraud Case
$100 million gift from Lilly Endowment aims to shore up HBCU endowments