tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post4735336921046752019..comments2024-03-10T06:07:53.511-07:00Comments on Crazy in Suburbia: Piedmont Lumber burning up on North Main in Walnut Creek, explosions heard, haz-mat team called, major traffic tie-up, animals evacuatedMartha Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092931417080881172noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-90976298489085698982010-03-15T18:13:40.634-07:002010-03-15T18:13:40.634-07:00The owner does not live a 1/4 of a mile away from ...The owner does not live a 1/4 of a mile away from the Walnut Creek Store. Where do people come up with such nonsense.. There is an interesting article on the San Jose Mercury News website: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_14680454Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-291813674960396452010-03-15T17:23:33.293-07:002010-03-15T17:23:33.293-07:00this right here is a major bankruptcy proceeding. ...this right here is a major bankruptcy proceeding. <br /><br />http://sl-liquidating.com/194_12869.pdf<br /><br />Yes, please feel for those employees that will lose their jobs, all of them. No, they aren't being completely forthright with their employees about what is in store for them. There is no "heads up". So, if you want to feel for the corp, that is for you to decide. I have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-29642543841260884362010-03-15T09:22:10.820-07:002010-03-15T09:22:10.820-07:00I am a Piedmont employee & yes we are having d...I am a Piedmont employee & yes we are having difficulties. No owner or employee of this family owned business would put the citizens of their community in danger!! This is a difficult time for everyone involved so let the ATF figure it out and quit implying evil. My heart goes out the the Myer family and I hope they can rebuild a new lumberyard to serve the community they love so much!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574994138748447558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-50804684399846279722010-03-14T20:10:52.136-07:002010-03-14T20:10:52.136-07:00Why was a lumber yard and hardware store closed on...Why was a lumber yard and hardware store closed on a Saturday? The big retail day of the week. Dig deeper Crazy, did they have an offer on the property?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-63469796667824745422010-03-14T16:03:15.915-07:002010-03-14T16:03:15.915-07:00Did it occur to you heartless "fire sale"...Did it occur to you heartless "fire sale" posters that yes, both fires may be arson and that someone OTHER than Piedmont Lumber may be to blame? As in some miscreant who is trying to drive them out of business? Think about that.<br /><br />I had nothing to but good experiences in my years of dealing with Piedmont Lumber and that this has happened and people are posting such vitriol Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-29020794102024590702010-03-14T10:18:13.285-07:002010-03-14T10:18:13.285-07:00This should add more "fuel" to the fire....This should add more "fuel" to the fire...quit feeling so sorry for the owners...<br /><br />Northwest Administrators, Inc. v. Piedmont Lumber & Mill Company, Inc.<br />Plaintiff: Northwest Administrators, Inc.<br />Defendant: Piedmont Lumber & Mill Company, Inc.<br /> <br />Case Number: 3:2010cv00852<br />Filed: March 1, 2010<br /> <br />Court: California Northern DistrictAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-78010862208903457382010-03-14T10:13:12.505-07:002010-03-14T10:13:12.505-07:00When did the US turn into a nation of jerks like 9...When did the US turn into a nation of jerks like 9:34AM?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-57393053392806861932010-03-14T09:51:04.381-07:002010-03-14T09:51:04.381-07:00It will be good to see in the future which way thi...It will be good to see in the future which way this turns when it comes to the investigation, accident or arson?Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-84338044671904512482010-03-14T09:34:58.239-07:002010-03-14T09:34:58.239-07:00Look, the employees were about to lose their job a...Look, the employees were about to lose their job anyway do to shutdown. If they can't prove arson, the owners will get paid a lot for their losses - and guess who gets stuck for increased insurance premiums...you and I. If the store were to close, what could the owners do we the existing footprint of the building and yard...nothing! Not too many people nowadays are jumping into the lumber Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-71691616551009398932010-03-14T07:43:20.076-07:002010-03-14T07:43:20.076-07:00I think the fire investigators will be able to det...I think the fire investigators will be able to determine fairly quickly whether the fire is accidental or suspicious. So, we'll have to see, and until we hear otherwise, we'll have assume it was accidental. It's too bad either way. It sounds like customers really loved this business, and Piedmont Lumber served the community for a long time.Martha Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092931417080881172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-59765386091473406122010-03-13T23:22:39.347-08:002010-03-13T23:22:39.347-08:00I am so impressed with all the fire fighters. Not...I am so impressed with all the fire fighters. Not just this fire, but all fires and other emergencies. We are very fortunate to have all of you.<br /><br />Thank you. <br /><br />And thank you to your families, as well.<br /><br />I am very sorry for your loss to all those involved in this fire.<br /><br />blessings,<br /><br />SharonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-10681873650054645592010-03-13T22:15:37.708-08:002010-03-13T22:15:37.708-08:00Piedmont was about to close down and has laid off ...Piedmont was about to close down and has laid off half its work force, so, yes, everybody feels bad about all the people that lost their jobs.<br /><br />But the fact remains that this little camp fire, came at a very opportune time, and even more opportune that it was on a Saturday, and even more opportune that it was shortly before they were about to close their doors.<br /><br />All I am Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15999743467265223444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-30988967110306730692010-03-13T21:54:12.835-08:002010-03-13T21:54:12.835-08:00not one comment of "so sad for the workers wh...not one comment of "so sad for the workers who are out of work, for the family that lost a 80+ year business, for the patrons who frequent this shop..."<br />no, the first word out of everyones mouth is - insurance fraud, deliberately set, hard times...what the hell is wrong with you people. <br />Can't you show a little compassion to people who now have to look for work.<br />Let Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-43138948162714460822010-03-13T21:50:56.266-08:002010-03-13T21:50:56.266-08:00We own Joe's Foreign Automotive, on North Main...We own Joe's Foreign Automotive, on North Main, right next door to Piedmont Lumber and it's less than 25 feet. We drove back from the coast this afternoon after hearing about the fire, terrified and expecting the worst from a blaze that intense. But thanks to the stunning efforts of the fire fighters who kept the fire contained and away from our building, our business remained intact. Barb Duvallhttp://joesforeignautomotive.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-78658833521914868232010-03-13T21:15:04.296-08:002010-03-13T21:15:04.296-08:00Sad to see them go. As a professional remodeler wh...Sad to see them go. As a professional remodeler who was at Piedmont almost daily, I can say they were a real full-service organization. They made Home Depot look clueless in comparison (but then, that's not hard to do). They will be missed. I'll probably frame the $2500+ receipt I have from their last day in business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-76873742306778082312010-03-13T21:01:01.506-08:002010-03-13T21:01:01.506-08:00I heard they were closing the Walnut Creek locatio...I heard they were closing the Walnut Creek location. I know a former fire chief. He knew which businesses were likely to end up making an insurance claim due to a fire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-17223321221095501072010-03-13T19:34:44.342-08:002010-03-13T19:34:44.342-08:00Very suspicious - Piedmont has been having financi...Very suspicious - Piedmont has been having financial issues since the downturn and heard they were very close to closing walnut creek location. Let's see...two fires in 6 months, 500k loss in the first "shed" fire and probably 2 mil loss today. They closed their Tracy yard last year. Insurance claims are a great way to pay off your creditors....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-70863326177274127282010-03-13T19:16:09.980-08:002010-03-13T19:16:09.980-08:00Anon 7:09,
I did not mean to suggest that there w...Anon 7:09,<br /><br />I did not mean to suggest that there was arson. Spontaneous combustion of rags with embedded solvents was one of the other causes I thought of, for example. My neighbor did apologize for being cynical with his speculation.<br /><br />There are any number of causes for an incident such as this and we just need to let the investigators do their work. I'm sorry if I upset Huston Meadowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-33811545051023393122010-03-13T19:09:04.590-08:002010-03-13T19:09:04.590-08:00I can't believe the mean spirited comments and...I can't believe the mean spirited comments and innuendo here. It doesn't matter whether Piedmont Lumber had financial problems or not they have been a long standing business in the community. We used them as the lumber yard for our major remodel and I liked them very much. I still use them as a great hardware store and many of their employees probably have to worry about their jobs now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-34740504820072024322010-03-13T17:41:27.301-08:002010-03-13T17:41:27.301-08:00The Pittsburg yard did not burn down it was a stor...The Pittsburg yard did not burn down it was a storage shed in the back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-36149559441598681892010-03-13T17:30:58.471-08:002010-03-13T17:30:58.471-08:00I have also heard they are having a hard time fina...I have also heard they are having a hard time financially. I really hope both fires weren't intentionally set. Interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-13565712597582078182010-03-13T17:24:32.087-08:002010-03-13T17:24:32.087-08:00Yes, very interesting scenario. The Pittsburg Pie...Yes, very interesting scenario. The Pittsburg Piedmont burnt down on a quiet Saturday in August, and now the one in Walnut Creek. Very convenient for them. Both times nobody was hurt except the insurance company. An arson investigation is definitely gonna be underway.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15999743467265223444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-19082305818575807762010-03-13T16:35:16.773-08:002010-03-13T16:35:16.773-08:00I have a few shots and some video from early on at...I have a few shots and some video from early on at mikemueller.posterous.comMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18145415968637075580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-43943812961552861522010-03-13T15:56:14.617-08:002010-03-13T15:56:14.617-08:00My next door neighbor and I were looking toward th...My next door neighbor and I were looking toward the fire from a distance of two miles from our neighboring decks at about 1:45. I speculated that the fire might be close to the inntersection of N. Main and Treat. He commented that he did not want to seem cynical but he suspected the fire might be at Piedmont Lumber. He said they had been in financial difficulty and that when he went to the store Huston Meadowsnoreply@blogger.com