GORGUTS Guitarist KEVIN HUFNAGEL Launches GoFundMe After House Fire

Yesterday, Gorguts and Dysrhythmia guitarist Kevin Hufnagel posted on Instagram that there had been a home hearth within the constructing he lived in along with his spouse, Cath, on Sunday, December 15. He explains the scenario intimately on Instagram, noting that it’s believed that the fireplace was attributable to an ebike his neighbor had within the basement.

Happily, Hufnagel, his spouse and their two cats, plus their neighbors, had been unhurt within the hearth however in depth injury was brought about to their possessions and the house they hire. As such, he has launched a GoFundMe to cowl vet payments, misplaced work, broken possessions and extra.

The outline for the GoFundMe reads:

“Thanks to people who have already reached out and supplied to assist. We’re establishing this fundraiser as much as assist us with misplaced work, possessions, vet payments, meals, gasoline, garments, and so forth. due the horrific hearth that began within the residence we rented from. Something is appreciated. Thanks all a lot.

“For people who did not see my social media put up. This is my account of what occurred:

“This previous Sunday Dec 15, 2024 my worst nightmare got here to life. I (Kevin) awoke at 5:30am to the odor of gasoline. I ran downstairs and heard the basement smoke alarm going off. The tenant who lives within the basement was not residence. I known as him and he mentioned his entrance door was unlocked. The second I attempted to open his door I used to be blasted with black smoke and warmth. I ran upstairs to my spouse Cath and instructed her we needed to go away the home instantly. We seemed for our 2 cats however could not discover them. The hearth was spreading and we needed to act quick. Then there was a small explosion. I known as 911. The fireman arrived inside minutes (bless them). I could not consider we did not get our cats in time. I had NEVER felt such _extreme_ hopelessness, anger, and despair in my life!! Nothing else in that home mattered to me however them! When the fireplace was out, I went again in. Ultimately I discovered the kitty sisters hiding below the mattress! I grabbed them and we took the 2 to the vet instantly. I am completely happy to say they’re recovering nicely! The reason for the fireplace was almost certainly the ebike our downstairs tenant was utilizing. We’re nonetheless ready for the official report. DO NOT BUY THESE THINGS! I am grateful for our neighbors who took us in, clothed us, and even let me retailer all my guitars of their basement. Amazingly, my guitars had been pretty unscathed, as they had been principally in instances on the highest flooring. However the stench of soot and hearth permeated them; and the wooden is warped. Because of Jeff from Dysrhythmia, the primary individual I known as. Jeff helped me pack and retailer a number of the vital issues I used to be capable of salvage. General, as they are saying, ‘It may’ve been worse.’ We’re all alive!”