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'The house went up so fast': Mid-City fire survivor recounts escape, loss of musical instruments
- On Tuesday night, musician Byron Asher played flute duets with his mother in his Mid-City home, where his family members had gathered from Washington D.C., New York City and Maryland
The article from NOLA.com details the harrowing experience of a Mid-City, New Orleans resident, Michael Martin, who survived a devastating house fire. Martin recounts how the fire spread rapidly through his home, giving him barely enough time to escape with his life. He lost all his possessions, including a cherished collection of musical instruments, which he had accumulated over years and used for his performances. The fire not only destroyed his home but also his livelihood, as he was a musician. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but Martin expressed gratitude for surviving, though he is deeply saddened by the loss of his instruments and the memories associated with them. The community has rallied around him, offering support and donations to help him recover from this tragic event.
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Read the Full NOLA.com Article at [ https://www.nola.com/news/the-house-went-up-so-fast-mid-city-fire-survivor-recounts-escape-loss-of-musical-instruments/article_0c745adc-ad09-11ef-917b-838f787d7905.html ]