PrettyPax Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 This happened just about 20 minutes ago- so, I'm still reeling from the "excitement". ::ohmy: Pax and I live in a flat surrounded by car dealerships - Honda,Audi etc. So I was playing on the computer with Pax perched nearby, completely oblivious to anything except to the scent of what smelled like burnt rubber. I looked out my window that faces our backyard and saw on the other side of our fence that a car was engulfed in flames. This happened about 100 feet from my window - so I had a decent view. The smoke was everywhere and the smell was awful. I quickly relocated Pax to the farthest room away from the smoke (our bathroom) . She's still in there and chirping happily. I'm going to keep her in there until that godawful smell is gone. The Fire Department already came and took care of business. Nobody was in the car at the time - just an empty car parked in the lot that for some reason was on fire. Pfffew! I'm glad it's over with. But I'm worried about Pax's few seconds of smoke inhalation. Also, I wonder how bad it could have been for my bird had I not been around to relocate her away from the smoke. Please advise. Lauren (aka Fretful Bird Mother) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimaysmommy Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Karma to you for acting quickly!! Sounds like you've had quite an ordeal! As far as the smoke inhalation, with as sensitive as our fids' respiratory systems are I would think that she would have shown a sign of having been affected by it by now. However, I am rather inexperienced on the subject so this is just my assumption. Hopefully someone here can give more educated input on this...keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimaysmommy Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 oops...not sure how that double post happened. sorry! :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Wow how scary! Did you have your windows open when it happen? I'm sure Pax is fine if it was only for a few seconds. You did the right thing by bringing her to the farthest room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrettyPax Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Luckily the windows weren't open at the time - they usually are!! She's acting like her normal self. Breathing is normal. As you said, I probably would have observed some tell-tale signs of smoke inhalation. I'm just really thankful that I happened to be home at the time to protect her from what may have been potentially harmful. Thanks for your posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thats was good thinking and quick reaction time. Your Grey is fine and thankfuly so are you. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 So glad Pax is all right. You're fast thinking Lauren, saved the day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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