Current:Home > FinanceHouse fire or Halloween decoration? See the display that sparked a 911 call in New York -Prime Capital Blueprint
House fire or Halloween decoration? See the display that sparked a 911 call in New York
View
Date:2025-04-12 12:44:28
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! (5859)
Related
- Are Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp down? Meta says most issues resolved after outages
- Lawsuits buffet US offshore wind projects, seeking to end or delay them
- Former northern Virginia jail deputy gets 6 1/2 years for drug operation, sex trafficking
- Video shows masked robbers plunging through ceiling to steal $150,000 from Atlanta business
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- 'Sacred': Cherokee name in, Confederate general out for Tennessee's highest mountain
- Bryce Young needs to escape Panthers to have any shot at reviving NFL career
- Blue Jackets open camp amid lingering grief over death of Johnny Gaudreau
- Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
- Jurors watch video of EMTs failing to treat Tyre Nichols after he was beaten
Ranking
- The city of Chicago is ordered to pay nearly $80M for a police chase that killed a 10
- Kansas cult leaders forced children to work 16 hours a day: 'Heinous atrocities'
- Endangered sea corals moved from South Florida to the Texas Gulf Coast for research and restoration
- Baker Mayfield says Bryce Young's story is 'far from finished' following benching
- How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
- Sean Diddy Combs' Alleged Texts Sent After Cassie Attack Revealed in Sex Trafficking Case
- FAA investigating after Delta passengers report bleeding ears and noses
- State asks judge to pause ruling that struck down North Dakota’s abortion ban
Recommendation
What were Tom Selleck's juicy final 'Blue Bloods' words in Reagan family
Blue's Clues Host Steve Burns Addresses Death Hoax
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is selling his house to seek more privacy
Christina Ricci Accuses Her Dad of Being Failed Cult Leader
South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
Jurors watch video of EMTs failing to treat Tyre Nichols after he was beaten
Who plays on Thursday Night Football? Breaking down Week 3 matchup
Atlantic City mayor, school superintendent wife indicted on child abuse charges