Shortly thereafter, there were shouts to stop. The man with all the bugles had just been hit by a falling sofa while walking along the side of the building. He also seemed somewhat shorter. The man with the white hat became very pleasant, although he was still quite wet. He told me how lucky I was and pointed out to my neighbors and myself the importance of calling the Fire Department in case of a fire.
Most big fires are the result of delayed alarms.
Thank you again for your efforts on my behalf and, I will try not to leave the iron on the ironing board again.