Share the experiences of some of The Hartford's customers who have had home fires. These honest and moving stories convey the devastating effect fire had on their lives. We thank them for sharing their fire experiences to help others enhance their Fire Sense and their safety.

Daryl and Chizue McIlwain, of Washington, whose kitchen was damaged by fire when a stovetop burner was left on overnight. More >>

Delmar and Carol Benson, of California, lost the treasures and family possessions of a lifetime when their shed burned down while they were on vacation. More >>

Doug Hazlett, of Connecticut, shares the story of his son Curt, who at age 13 escaped a fire in the family home that started with a scented candle. More >>

John Tekach and Velma Balint, of California, whose house was damaged by a fire that started in the dishwasher. More >>

Lillian Law, of Oregon, suffered extensive damage to her kitchen when the wrong burner on the stove was turned on and ignited the decorative burner cover. More >>

Lorenzo and Marion Roberts, of Arizona, lost all but two bedrooms after a fire in a fireplace re-ignited while the couple was away. More >>

Louise Alvord, of Connecticut, suffered extensive burns after a pan of cooking oil caught fire while she was out of the room. More >>

Myron Korach, a 100-year-old Florida resident, escaped a fire started by a cigarette when his companion of 25 years fell asleep while smoking. She did not survive. More >>

Ray Meyette, of Florida, lost his lifetime collection of tools and inventions when a fan shorted out and caused a fire that destroyed his workshop. More >>

Shirley Carnal, of Arizona, escaped a fire in her home after her dog woke her up and wouldn't let her sleep. She came into the living room to find the couch in flames. More >>