Priestley and his wife fled from their home; although their son William and others stayed behind to protect their property, the mob overcame them and torched Priestley's house "Fairhill" at Sparkbrook, destroying his valuable laboratory and all of the family's belongings.
Priestley dan istrinya meninggalkan rumahnya; meskipun putra mereka William dan lainnya memilih untuk tetap di rumah dan menjaga barang-barang milik mereka, kerumunan perusuh mendatangi rumah Priestley "Fairhill" di Sparkbrook dan membakarnya, menghancurkan laboratoriumnya yang berharga serta seluruh barang-barang milik keluarga tersebut.