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GalacticGal
Legend
2 years ago

Six Fires on the Same Lot? UPDATED UPDATE: Make that Eight PICTURE

My current save has been plagued by fires. The family living there has already had four such fires in just a few Sim days. Just had another one, it was extinguished by the fire extinguishers on the ceiling. The fire Dept. is on standby, I'm certain. I had a Sim put out the fire in the fireplace, just for safe measure. HA! Moments later, the fire alarm goes off yet again. The fire is in front of the fireplace, but come on. How on Earth did the fire in the fireplace rekindle itself?

Has anyone else experienced this of late?

I'm going to do a game repair!

Update, despite the game repair, my Sims' celebration of Labor Day just got disrupted by another fire! OOFFDDAA. Enough already!

I think I will put stone tiles in front of the fireplace. But, I did catch a picture that is worth noting. I will add it momentarily.

https://i.imgur.com/klWSQOD.jpg
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  • GalacticGal's avatar
    GalacticGal
    Legend
    2 years ago
    I did a game repair, but I decided not to take any more chances. Here is my solution to this problem. I've run 'Bob' through the room, the Bot passed in front of the fireplace but no more fires. I just had to elevate it a tad.

    https://i.imgur.com/1lO7YC4.jpg
  • GalacticGal's avatar
    GalacticGal
    Legend
    2 years ago
    "WildIrishBanshee;c-18231733" wrote:
    Lmao, I know it's not funny, but it's funny. I've never had one of those catch on fire before, and they're all over the place in my houses - usually two to a floor at least.


    My daughter-in-law and son have a similar vacuum. I got to see a real one up close and personal. She even stuck googly eyes on the top of it. LOL What I noticed about this machine is it's got 'feelers' on one side. Steph explained that was so they could get right up under the cabinets to clean the stuff in front of the kickboard. Sweet. I love using these little beasties in my game, I keep Bust the Dust on, and this way the dust bunnies don't get out of control. I usually have them upgraded to incinerate the collected dust and debris, so no more having to empty it. Also, it's set to automatic, for every 24 hours.

    I have surmised that said feelers must have dragged across the bottom edge of the fireplace and presto! You got fire! I'll see how this goes.
  • Isharell's avatar
    Isharell
    Seasoned Ace
    2 years ago
    Hmm, I have a sudden urge to buy BTD now, so I can have fiery vacuum bots.
  • Isharell's avatar
    Isharell
    Seasoned Ace
    2 years ago
    "GalacticGal;c-18231786" wrote:
    I did a game repair, but I decided not to take any more chances. Here is my solution to this problem. I've run 'Bob' through the room, the Bot passed in front of the fireplace but no more fires. I just had to elevate it a tad.

    https://i.imgur.com/1lO7YC4.jpg


    I think that looks great, @GalacticGal! Good thinking!
  • GalacticGal's avatar
    GalacticGal
    Legend
    2 years ago
    "Isharell;c-18232066" wrote:
    Hmm, I have a sudden urge to buy BTD now, so I can have fiery vacuum bots.


    I actually enjoy using them. Takes the pressure off of a busy household, such as mine, so the dust doesn't build up. I had no idea, however, that running close to the fireplace could or would start a fire! I did a number of things to try to prevent this from happening. I finally placed a small platform in the livingroom, and placed the fireplace on top of it, as can be seen in the picture above. So far, so good, but I have yet to power up my game today. May be an entirely different story after I do. :open_mouth:
  • GalacticGal's avatar
    GalacticGal
    Legend
    2 years ago
    "Isharell;c-18232067" wrote:
    "GalacticGal;c-18231786" wrote:
    I did a game repair, but I decided not to take any more chances. Here is my solution to this problem. I've run 'Bob' through the room, the Bot passed in front of the fireplace but no more fires. I just had to elevate it a tad.

    https://i.imgur.com/1lO7YC4.jpg


    I think that looks great, @GalacticGal! Good thinking!


    Thank you, it was just one of those 'ah-ha' moments. LOL
  • NateWhiplash's avatar
    NateWhiplash
    Seasoned Veteran
    2 years ago
    "GalacticGal;c-18231786" wrote:
    I did a game repair, but I decided not to take any more chances. Here is my solution to this problem. I've run 'Bob' through the room, the Bot passed in front of the fireplace but no more fires. I just had to elevate it a tad.

    https://i.imgur.com/1lO7YC4.jpg


    Interesting, and it also gives me an idea. If raising the fireplace eliminates the fire risk, then what would lowering it do? You know, like maybe carpet level? Only one way to find out :wink:
  • GalacticGal's avatar
    GalacticGal
    Legend
    2 years ago
    "Nate_Whiplash1;c-18232689" wrote:
    "GalacticGal;c-18231786" wrote:
    I did a game repair, but I decided not to take any more chances. Here is my solution to this problem. I've run 'Bob' through the room, the Bot passed in front of the fireplace but no more fires. I just had to elevate it a tad.

    https://i.imgur.com/1lO7YC4.jpg


    Interesting, and it also gives me an idea. If raising the fireplace eliminates the fire risk, then what would lowering it do? You know, like maybe carpet level? Only one way to find out :wink:


    Before you find out the painful truth, I'll let you know what I've learned in the past regarding placing a fireplace in a sunken area. It cannot be done. I've had to create a platform in the room just to add the fireplace, which messes up the floor plan. I did see something odd the other day, after I elevated the above fireplace. 'Bob' was suddenly running on the lip before the fireplace! Thankfully, no fire resulted, but I have to tell you I held my breath. I'm thinking the truncated hearth saved the day, this time.
  • DaniRose2143's avatar
    DaniRose2143
    Hero
    2 years ago
    "GalacticGal;c-18233291" wrote:
    "Nate_Whiplash1;c-18232689" wrote:
    "GalacticGal;c-18231786" wrote:
    I did a game repair, but I decided not to take any more chances. Here is my solution to this problem. I've run 'Bob' through the room, the Bot passed in front of the fireplace but no more fires. I just had to elevate it a tad.

    https://i.imgur.com/1lO7YC4.jpg


    Interesting, and it also gives me an idea. If raising the fireplace eliminates the fire risk, then what would lowering it do? You know, like maybe carpet level? Only one way to find out :wink:


    Before you find out the painful truth, I'll let you know what I've learned in the past regarding placing a fireplace in a sunken area. It cannot be done. I've had to create a platform in the room just to add the fireplace, which messes up the floor plan. I did see something odd the other day, after I elevated the above fireplace. 'Bob' was suddenly running on the lip before the fireplace! Thankfully, no fire resulted, but I have to tell you I held my breath. I'm thinking the truncated hearth saved the day, this time.


    That’s an interesting oversight on the devs part. I never would have guessed that the bot vacuum passing in front of a lit fireplace would instantly set it on fire. I wonder if it’s always been that way or if a recent update broke it?

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