MY NAMIBIAN DREAM HOUSE ALMOST BURNT DOWN!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ย. 2024
- Remember my Namibian dream home that we built in 2019? Well, let me tell you about the time it almost BURNT DOWN!
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Join me as I share the experience of the African American living in Africa, along with my own in the African nation of Namibia.
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I live in Central Cali about 1 1/2 hours from Yosemite. Due to the ongoing drought, there are a lot of dead or dying trees and dry brush. So, wildfires are commonplace in California. As such, it is not uncommon to see soot on your car from the nearby burning fires. One thing that they do to control raging wildfires here, is light backfires.
I also lived in Los County during the 1990s when we had the Topanga Canyon fire (1993). It was close that the air was horrible, and I could literally see the blaze from my balcony.
Then less than one year later, we had the Northridge Earthquake in 1994. I lived in the epicenter. Buildings in my neighborhood literally crumbled. My brother and I along with other residents from our apartment complex slept in a nearby park until it was safe to go back into the building.
I'm thinking that no matter where one lives, he/she has to deal with SOMETHING. But God is good.
The lucky part is our houses and boudary walls here in Namibia are build with concrete instead of boards or wood like in the states. Otherwise it would be more dangerous
True
Yep abriad fire spread quickly and worst.
Yes, so true!!
One of the ways to control/prevent the fires is to burn the dry grass yourself.
Hence a random fire can't start since the grass has been burnt.
In Nigeria we use this method, we never have random bush fires.
I see! Thank you for sharing and for watching!
100% we use to do this in the village.
Get people to cut the grass behind your walls each every time when is dry season and pay them some bonus and I promised you, these people will help you freely when there's fire
I was amazed at your In-laws and their reserve work ethic and fearlessness. WOW. Im so glad you are safe and yours.
Me too!!! And thank you for watching!
Nice to see you back on TH-cam 🎉
Thanks so much for being here!! 🙌🏾
We all missed her. She is the pioneer. Even Wode Maya said it..
I live in the moutains of central New Mexico and we have a wet and dry season, as well. Wild fires are a real concern during dry season and we have to stay on the alert. I have even taken volunteer fire training classes to be able to better protect my homestead.
Yes exactly! Staying on alert and even training are such great steps! Thank you for watching and sharing your experience!
They handled the fire like pros. They have done this before,trust me
They need to cut the bushes and grass down keep them very low that will help to prevent fires
Yes! Thanks for the advice!
We have the same issues here in Southern California, A Co-worker who once traveled to South Africa and Namibia told me a years ago that the climate and terrain in Southern California is very similar to that of Southern Africa specifically Namibia. Yes, when that happens here, they do the same the controlled burning and fire breaks. So happy that it caused no damage to you guys' home.
Interesting to know
I’m oshiwambo from cunene Angola living in the USA . I love your content
Thanks so much for watching, Dennis! It’s great to connect! I’d love to visit Angola one day! 🇦🇴
May Almighty God continues protecting you all.❤
Interesting! We have this kind of problem in Northern Nigeria during the dry season.
Oh wow! Yes, lots of wildfires all over this continent! Thanks so much for sharing your experience there!
I'd love to see village homestead content.
👌🏾 Will definitely film the next time we visit! 🌱
No lie… Fire freaks me out. As an 8 or 9 year old girl, I saw my father catch on fire while trying to relight a supposedly out barbecue pit with a quick squirt of lighter fluid….but turns out the fire really wasn’t out! The flame shot up the fluid stream, his hand, his arm, his back, and he took off running! Fortunately, the water sprinkler was on in the front yard, and he survived, though he was scarred for life…and I was terrified of fires! So I’m not throwing any shade your way, and am totally impressed by the calm and cool manner of your Hubby and MIL, and the people of Namibia! They know what they’re doing!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Sounds like a Madea - case😮
Wow glad you’re safe …… hahaha the fire season 😅😅😅
Ironically who would have thought that the Namibian fire department was indeed made of chilled arsonists😂👍🏿🔥
All jokes aside happy new year to you and your family mrs. Kaylan😊🎆 besides it's always a pleasure every time you bless us with one of your Namibian adventures it's like receiving a letter from a family member who left and lives overseas.
That being said I don't know exactly what have your county put in place as far as stormwater runoff channeling systems regardless since your neighborhood is fairly new I'll assume you guys don't have any therefore I would advise you and your community to look into more eco friendly more durable proactive solutions in order to increase your water table capacity by creating a network of french drains, swales slot drains and ponds through the landscape which should help keep the vegetation a little bit greener instead of barren like avoiding wildfires in the process
Keep it up with the good work love you...❤✊🏿🌍
Woooowwwww.....this Grandmother can beat me like Mike Tyson
Wow the strategy worked ! It's amazing how in different countries, people have different ways of solving problems in effective ways. Hope to visit one day
Yes, exactly! My mind automatically goes to fire hydrants so this was enlightening for me to observe! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Your contents are so informative. Here in the USA, there are fires in states like California and recently ( in the past 12 months or so) devastating fires wiping out communities in Hawaii. Stay safe with your family!!
Yes! I’ve seen 😢 Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words ❤
Wow Sister when I seen this title I thought that is was today, thankful that this was the past.
No, thank goodness we are past this!
Your video reminded me of a friend who went through a couple of wild fire episodes in California but the second was in 2018.
They had to evacuate their entire neighborhood, leaving just about everything they owned behind because of the severity of the fire that burned nearly 1.7 million acres, and damaging over 23,300 structures and nearly 100 fatalities.
my buddy lived in the town of Paradise. This area was hit hard with about 85 people loosing their lives.
Wildfires is extremely dangerous and deadly.
Thanks for sharing and I wish you and your family safety in the midst of these fire incidents and good hearing from you.
I reckon you people could install a well and have water hoses nearby to spray water in the event of fire around your immediate property.
Peace!
Wow sorry to hear about your friend’s experience and that horrific time! And thank you so much for the brilliant advice!
In South Africa we do fire breaks so burn the grass in certain spaces to prevent the fire……
It’s great you had that street between the empty lot and your home. I’m in California, and we have a fire season. When I was a kid, we had more controlled burns, before the season started, in the developed areas. People became anti fire, and it stopped. Bad idea. We also use goats and sheep to clear grass. Now, there’s an agency, that inspects neighborhoods, and if there’s a lot of wild grass, you get a written notice with a date to cut it down. If you don’t, the city will cut it, and send you a bill.
Wow, this is fascinating to read! As I was rewatching the video I thought to myself there are probably some negatives to too much fire prevention grass cutting? Will have to read up on it. Thanks so much for sharing your perspective and for watching!
The problem with burns, is the additional air pollution. But, if we humans decrease the unnecessary air pollution, the smoke isn’t so bad. Fires can also be protective in forests. Grasslands, it happens naturally and can add to the land’s fertility. So, in California, they use controlled burns again, where it makes sense. What you said about snakes is also true. It can keep them in a concentrated area, where you can tell your kids not to go.
Fires are pretty scary. I saw a TH-cam channel of European woman riding a motorcycle through parts of Namibia and that place seems to be desert like and a ride environment for fires. Keep safe.
It's so good to know you, your family and property are safe. Thanks for showing us how these crises were managed. I look forward to more videos from you and wish you and yours a safe, healthy, happy and successful 2024. 💗🙏💗🙏
Thanks so much!! Same to you! 💞
@4:57 It is amazing watching them easily contain that brushfire. Meanwhile, here in Arizona it takes fire fighters a long time and a bunch of money to contain brushfires.
Right, it was fascinating to witness!
Hey,Kaylan!
I just came across your videos few days ago. I love all your contents and your interview with Wode Maya.That was so amazing and very informative.You are a great storyteller and a very easygoing person.Thank you very much for sharing your stories.I’m originally from the RDC (Congo) who lived in South Africa before,went to Belgium and France(Europe in general) and now living in Pittsburgh (USA).I’m related to almost your experiences and much understanding the life you’re living in.I salute your bravery and your kindness.May God always protect you and your entire family.You are so inspiring ❤
Hiii and thanks SO much for the kind words ❤️ It is appreciated and wonderful to meet you! 🙌🏾
I remember growing up in rural Zimbabwe, we used to burn grass, leaves and garbage. Never thought nothing of it. It was just part of life. Stay safe
Your concern is understandable... I saw the hawai fires flowing across roads like they were liquid ... That was just out of the normal. Maybe because of extreme wether in some parts of US ...
As kids we started alot of fires around the estates (intentinally at times to just distabilize rats and admire their little inroads in the bushes after the fire had burnt )
Thank God the plave was surrounded by cement/streams or they would have run wild.
It was probably little kids playing house and cooking with real fire😂
As a teenager I used to live in the suburbs of Saudi Arabia with my parents. We had a large house with a massive garden, nearly half the size of a football field. One day while playing with the neighbours children we lit a match on a fist full size of dried grass, just enough to hold in your hand. In less than 2minutes our entire backyard was ablaze. In addition to the water hose, other neighbours frantically rushed in carrying buckets of water. I guessed their house was threatened too. It was a learning experience, and I had a new found respect for fire, even the tiniest ones.
Also if the possibility of bush fires causes you anxiety, have you thought about investing in a thermal sensor. It can detect high heat and fires & alert you. Some companies use it alongside smoke alarms.
Welcome back queen
Gd channel SISTA thx for letting us view a part of you guys life in the MotherLand!!! New sub!
Beautiful as always ❤️
Thanks SO much 💗
Hi, it's always a pleasure to hear what you have to say, I like your blouse what you are wearing and the print !!
the climate does what it wants, the best thing is to always stay alert, it is good to have the same energy as the rest.
Greetings from Angola in the NL
Hi Mrs. I also 😮 got a fright! Thought you were in immediate danger. Nearly drove through from Jhb to come rescue the family. What also work is diging a trench, to break the fire's path. But Kudo's to mom & the guys.
Greetings Kaylan, good to see you again, happy that you are well and house is still standing, let me hear from you when you get some time, would love to catch up, Thanks
Great content
I hate to hear of your near misfortune, dear sis, but praise God you and your family prevailed in such trying circumstances. It must be distressing and anxiety-ridden during each dry season. I can relate, living in the desert-adjacent area in east of Los Angeles. We are in a high wildfire risk area and have had close encounters. Nonetheless, you are an admirable, resilient lady. I have spent time watching most of your videos and will complete them all soon. I cannot get enough of your grace, candor, humor and transparency, all while remaining humble, grateful and respectful of cultural differences. I just love your family! As an American, I have seriously considered a move to the Motherland. At present, family circumstances make it seem improbable, but one never can predict the future. I believe the longings of my heart and soul exist for a purpose. I want to commend you on your awesome storytelling, along with detailed accounts of what life is like for you in Namibia. You are gifted in your delivery! Please know you are appreciated and I hope to see much more on your wonderful channel! Blessings always from SoCal, USA. 🇺🇲
Thanks so much, April! Appreciate this comment and reflection!!
It happens every year in California and Florida.
Looks like the grass just needs to get cut low on a regular basis.
This fires are self contained because houses here are built with concrete including the boundary walls. Plus the serviced (paved roads and street curves are paved) areas are hardly under any fire threat.
Thank you very informative... Keep sharing, we love you All.
Wow! I’m glad it didn’t get to your house!❤️🙏🏽
Me too 😩
Did I just hear “hayi voetsek”😂
Hahaha
Important to live in a community not in a neighbourhood.
Take care.
I can't live there. . I wouldn't be able to take this chance. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for this informative information and video.😊
From Kenya with lots of love,hope you collaborate with Coops corner a Black American in Kenya and share ideas and experience so make you search coops corner....
Footage is so scary!
Yes, looking back I’m like 😩😮😂 It was a bit intense! Thanks so much for watching!
I was also freaking out like you and was amazed at how calm the fire brigade and your hubby were. Btw, Is your hubby always that calm? He is so chilled all the time. lol
Yes! He is a very calm person, unlike me 😂
Seems like you need more trees in your neighbourhood.
Scary stuff. Glad you guys are okay.
Unbelivable, it's so freaking scary but everyone's laughing!
I am so sorry. I hope everybody was fine..
Yes, thankfully! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️
Seems like yall need to install water sprinklers in those yards lmao... 🤣😅😆
You have a point!
This is nothing…in the rural areas of Eastern Cape, RSA, it can be worse than this. it happens everywhere, every year, around May/ June/ July/ August/ September…we are used to it. You learn fighting fire at 10/ 11/ 12 years old. You don't need a fire brigade for this small fire. But I understand your anxiety, it's a new experience for you. Be safe beautiful sister🙏🔥
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That is small dear we burn huge area targeting rainy season so that new grass sprout for cattle to graze.😂😂😂
Scary 😢
It was definitely a bit intense!! 😭
No one's panicking 😂
This is deep. Wow. Appreciate this perspective and narrative.🙏
Do you all have homeowners insurance?
You were so chill. I might have been freaking out. 🤦♂️
What material is your fence?
Peace and love,
Please you need to install fire alarms in the house please
I always wonder who set these fires or they naturally occurs🤔
I wondered the same!!
It occurs natural mostly, or smokers & their stompies
Sad😢
Paulus get over here!! every wife/girlfriend all over the world lol
You know what! 😩😂😂
😂self interest
How does taxes work there,
Your mother-in-law doesn't have an ounce of fat on her. Strong lady..........Fire insurance must be very expensive........
She is very fit!! More fit than I am to be honest!!
Normal 🤣🤣
😩😭😂