FIRE DISASTER at Log Cabin Build on Off-Grid Homestead |EP22|

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I left the big city of Toronto to move onto 40-acres of Canadian wilderness with a magical river. I am building an off-grid homestead with multiple cabins and structures from the timber on the land.
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JAMES ALOFS

[@dper1112]

No apologies necessary. You were sick and your tent burned down. It's amazing you made a video at all!

[@arrzfr]

No off-grid homesteading experience is complete without something important going up in flames. Glad Sophie Turner is safe. And you of course.

[@joycewoodrowrigby2167]

Good morning James 😊 Well what an episode! So grateful you were not hurt at all by the fire. Keep strong you are doing an Awesome Job! Oooga Boogaloo 🥰✌

[@andrewbieny4564]

But did he save the berries and cherries?! Glad he is safe and got a sense of humor to get him through it.

[@user-tz8rt9ls9h]

Hate that U lost your tent and shotgun and all,got U moved into the cabin early,glad U are safe and the fire didn't get out 🤠👍

[@Dailydrivencamper]

Your safe that’s all that matters keep going keep strong

[@mobileplayers5008]

Nah u don't need experience. U need common sense

[@lpschick7237]

Glad the fire wasn’t worse. 15 years as a FF I can’t tell you how many woods/field fire I went on. You were smart to use the sand. Dirt/sand/rocks don’t burn. We had water packs for places where trucks & our ATV’s couldn’t go but we also had shovels & fire rakes. The BIGGEST difference to stopping fire spread is having a Fireline. (What you did). We would remove all vegetation & dig down to the soil. You should have 100 feet of defensible space. Especially you being so far away from resources. I would definitely say do your research. Trimming trees to a lower height, keeping vegetation away from your cabin. Keeping grass cut low. You have done all of this work to the cabin. It is an investment in your hard work, time, money & future. You definitely want to do your best to protect it & keep it safe. Not only inside but outside as well. Looking good….stay safe & hope you are feeling better.

[@patnil4681]

All those bark shavings and offcuts right next to the cabin really bother me. Would be good to put some time into cleaning up the site from a fire safety point of view.

[@PhyllisErlandson]

Retired nurse here...just an old fashioned non invasive remedy to try. Boiling water over Raisins. Cover and let sit over night. Eat them throughout the following day. Gentle relief. Take care, friend.

[@alpinealpine2793]

How large an amount of raisins should he steep? Asking for a friend.

[@PhyllisErlandson]

For children I usually used 1/2 cup and used about 1/4 c for breakfast with something warm to drink. An adult could try one cup. It really doesn't matter, because it can't harm.

[@MGE9436]

Papaya with a cup of hot coffee is good for digestion 1st thing in the morning.

[@zippythechicken]

yeah its mostly the water that gets you going but raisins are concentrated fruit .. you ever count how many raisins are in a box its a huge bowl of grapes.. it helps too but water is the most important thing. that and going when you need to go and not holding it in... thats probably what happened to him on his trip.. not drinking enough and holding it in.

[@blueocean43]

Usually, a low-fiber diet for bowel obstructions precludes all dried fruit (as well as berries and cherries). While raisins do have a mild TNF-alpha inhibiting effect (reducing gut inflammation), they are only really advised for prevention of bowel obstructions rather than cure.

[@freemanvstrom9561]

You apologize?, I don't know why but, for me, this is the best episode so far, it's all content, fire desaster, first time sleeping in the cabin, finish the roof, etc, thanks man and stay strong 👌

[@donbar5493]

Your feeling a bit vulnerable here a big hug and pat on ya back ❤

[@thekoolkidsrock]

Firefighter here. Great work with getting the dirt on that fire. Please get an extinguisher and CO alarm. Love the content.

[@chapman_7265]

Would he not be best getting multiple fire extinguishers for different possible fires as he uses a lot of electrical and fuel based tools.

[@thekoolkidsrock]

@@chapman_7265 abc fire extinguishers cover everything including electrical fires (except class D). They even work on kitchen fires but make a bigger mess than class K extinguishers. best thing to do with electrical fires is turn off the power source first which is easier when you’re off grid like this.

[@jackwagenknecht5000]

This guy will do ANYTHING for content! James we love your channel enough, you didn't have to burn your tent down to make it even more exciting!! hehe. In all seriousness, glad you are okay.. if you were in the tent when it went up in flames or were sleeping it could've been terrible. Onwards and upwards. Kudos to you for taking it like a champ and remaining your normal kooky-fun self and not letting it get you down. OOOOOGGAAA BBOOOOGGGAA.

[@judyschepp8748]

AGREE🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉OOOGA BOOOGA❤

[@irish4817]

That waterfall is your power , all you need is a paddle wheel altinater and batteries go man go !

[@RosscoAW]

Retail solar panels are monumentally more convenient, cheaper, and less effort for his current power situation. I doubt he'd need more than a battery and solar panels even when he's in the main cabin, given all his power tools (which will consume far more energy than any appliance he could install, given he's not going to be installing an HVAC system) are already almost entirely powered off a battery without a panel lmao. This isn't the 00s or whatever, solar panels are incredibly cheap, effective, consistent, reliable, and low maintenance, so I'm not sure why you'd go to all the effort of building and upkeeping water mill power unless your whole lifestyle aesthetic is steampunk or you're just a hydropower hobbyist (probably a very heavy concentration of both imo).

[@stevie-pea]

Gonna be showing my age ... but , that hat gives me Charles Ingalls vibes . Little House on The Prairie . 📺

[@stevie1748]

I just made a similar comment. Then saw your comment and realized it was obvious to others as well. Its the cabin, but also the suspenders and hat. 8:02

[@nathanpettifor876]

I'm a youngster but I grew up on little house on the prairie. I agree with you

[@isabelp187]

damn I grew up with that too but only last year i heard about all the abusive stuff he did.. yikes, still a good memory

[@jusmeig]

The tent burned, the great memories & legacy you are creating lives on ❤ So glad you were not hurt 💪

[@skmarrama]

James, you are going to make a fantastic dad. You are a tribute to your upbringing. As we say in the South, your mama done raised you right. You may not have voiced your frustrations on camera but that fire! Super scary. But it brought memories of my father who always had a 55 gallon drum for burning trash. That could’ve been a real disaster. So glad the forestry service and your neighbor, were on patrol. It’s about time you drilled your own well. My brother is an engineer, he may have an invention to help. I won’t speak for him. Hopefully your gut issues resolved itself quickly. Do not apologize, your health and safety is more important than anything.

[@joemonte5151]

Dick Proenneke was an unsung genius!

[@tomhollowell1270]

Watching him carve wooden door hinges was amazing

[@BigRedsCrib]

Good to see you are safe and the fire did not spread. If you are have trouble going to the toilet, Prunes & Apricots are your best friends.

[@mrwes100]

Add some ground flaxseed

[@poppet13furrygirl72]

Kiwifruit 😊

[@judyeverett4553]

as a mother, and a grandmother, and a great-grandmother, this weeks video made me go numb with fear of what could have happened to you James. I thank God that you are ok. your cabin looks beautiful. You're doing all the work and for some reason I feel proud of how far we've come on this project. 😂😂. Thank you for taking us all along with you and for goodness sake have a safe and productive week. Congratulations on moving into your new home.

[@czarkaztik1617]

You are a rock star for having a video this week at all !!! So many other KZbinrs are so inconsistent and wonder why their views are garbage. This warrior pushes through folks ...... Sophie will be impressed 😎

[@czarkaztik1617]

Aaaaaand then you miss 2 weeks. Sorry everyone I jinxed it !!!! My bad

[@daviddarlingauthor]

Holy smokin'!!!! Glad you're safe, and the cabin is considered dry. You have a place to sleep...

[@growguide3756]

LETS GOOOOO!!! 6am right on the dot! I’m here baby! Ooogaaaa booogaaaa!

[@tylerfields2733]

James: “Alright guys, change of plans. I’m moving into the cabin tonight.” 😂

[@brianevans2932]

No episode 23😢 Saturday was not the same without my wild homestead fix. 😢😥

[@Strider0301]

You got your nose bloodied this week. But you handled it like a warrior. So proud of you for getting back at it and not letting it get you down. Cleaning up your build site and recovering your land after the fire is a great move for your morale, mental health, and productivity

[@Strider0301]

My vote is for conventional floor

[@kayashmore4296]

So glad you are safe. So sorry for the loss you suffered. Glad you have the loft for shelter & safety. The one & only true God protected you!

[@jlaws522]

Yup! I don't think the God of Thunder gives a rip whether you live or die...just my opinion. Thankful your Ok and hope it all comes out in the end!

[@nicevans6827]

There is definitely some forest management to be done on your land. Thinning out the trees and cutting the lower, dead limbs off the trees. Try to create a fire break around the cabin site also.

[@LiberalinOregon]

My vote is a wood floor. Love me some warm wood. Cement floors are hard on the back and cold. Take care of that gut James. You sure had a crazy week.

[@fgb3126]

WOOD - that's what Shawn James did - twice.

[@MsMorri]

I agree. Having stood hours on concrete flooring, I’d take a wood floor any day

[@ElijahIles-ue6zt]

I do metal roofs professionally, and I gotta say you’re doing a great job for never having done it before! Solid 345 triangle haha. A few tips I can give you. You can screw the ridge cap to the metal roofing without wood backing, metal to metal is more than enough to hold it down. Also your gable flashing is installed upside down. Just an aesthetic thing. Make sure your bird blocking is vented! Hope you feel better soon, and again good job!

[@CarGuy2024]

Life is not complete without adventure, this week was full of adventure and excitement. Thanks for sharing with us, we are all praying for you and sending you good vibes. Take care, hopefully your intestinal issue resolves very soon.

[@StephanieJongsma-cw5jp]

My favorite channel to watch and every Saturday morning I have this to look forward to! I always tell my kids that life is a journey and every mistake is an opportunity to learn. I've learned a lot over my 56 years! You learned fire safety and are learning much more as you build this cabin and live out in the beautiful wilderness. So proud for you for jumping into life and doing what your heart tells you! Hope you are able to utilize all the advice your watchers give you regarding your digestion. Lots of good advice! Love you!

[@lizgutierrez1785]

Glad u r safe after the fire. As you said, you learned your lesson. Keep a fire extinguisher from now on. Take care.

[@elrobo3568]

Retired wild-land firefighter here, EBAY has large CO2 extinguishers for $260, you might want to look at something like these.Big jugs of water arent good for computers etc the CO2 will put out the fire without doing too much damage. If you want the best get a HALOX or simlilar system, I install these in computer rooms so the electronics will not get destroyed. I also have pressurized water (the big silver ones) on hand at my cabin.When I had my cabin roof put on the installer (licenced contractor) didn't put steel mesh under the ridge cap and I had to deal with many bats. Of course he told me it was my problem.

[@TarquinTheTall]

He was right 😂😂😂... Bloody contactors... I've had a gut full of em. 😅

[@562Green]

Haven't watched the whole video yet but felt the need to comment. I feel your pain when screwing the screws to the roof, i giggled to myself but also felt your frustration. Keep going man, what you are doing by yourself is magnificent :)

[@maxsavino905]

8pm on dot in Australia

[@AlexTheRed4]

6pm if you’re in WA 🎉

[@steveparker6846]

Glad you are all OK James! Quick thinking regarding damping down the fire, afore it spreads. Hope you are feeling better soon, despite losing the tent, it must be quite satisfying and cool to be finally sleeping in your loft! Keep up the great work.

[@bbosslady6035]

Thankful you and Sophie were not hurt. 🙏🏻

[@dcranch4820]

Next time pre drill those sheets on the ground. Clamp several together and make sure ends are even and then drill. Save one sheet for a pattern for your next bunch to drill. I know your almost done sheeting on this cabin but give it a try on your next build!

[@kaydenutz9488]

Got any extra sheets of roofing. Use it to make a wood shed on the back of the cabin. Would add some efficient detail.

[@kimvanderlaan4120]

James!!! How scary!! My dad had property with a homestead that burnt to the ground due to the ignorance of some kids doing fireworks. I’m so glad you’re safe and feeling better.

[@k8m883]

One of the best moments when I went to the US on holiday was seeing a humming bird for the first time. They are so freaking cool like little drones.

[@FrostyKify]

OOOGGAAAA BOOOGA, SENDING STRENGTH AND HONOUR TO YOU FROM AUSTRALIA.

[@jeffdownunder4116]

I’ll drink to that!

[@robinredbrest1000]

Queenslander

[@uisfull]

Glad you and the cabin are safe

[@111doomer]

That metal contraption... "...A post holer. You dig holes. For posts"

[@sonyaskogstad3849]

Omg you are so lucky that fire stayed contained and I feel so sorry for you as you lost a bit of stuff and where you slept. Roof is looking fantastic and I hope your partial obstruction naturally sorts itself out for you.

[@tshupp72]

Where is next video ? I hope he's okay

[@bettycopeland8357]

Glad you are safe, hope you are feeling better.

[@Auctorian]

Glad you're alright! If you want a fire extinguisher you'll probably be looking at a 20 pounder ABC at minimum - the small 5 or 10 pound apartment extinguishers don't have the staying power for even small controllable fires unless you're incredibly aggressive and are able to smother the fire source as well (with a fire blanket wink wink). Plus being without running water, a little extra in the can is never a bad thing - just don't forget to check it and upend it once a month to make sure it's still good! On the plus side you did a great job in keeping things contained, and now have a decent lesson in fire safety to take with you moving forward.

[@pauladunbar6701]

Oh my! Great that you managed to salvage most of your stuff 😮 I absolutely love your up beat attitude James.... Ooooga Boooga ❤❤

[@paulalberts4455]

Thanks!

[@wildhomestead]

GOOD SIR PAUL, I AM ABSOLUTELY MOVED THAT YOU WOULD DONATE $500 TO THE WILD HOMESTEAD CAUSE, ESPECIALLY AFTER I LOST SO MUCH GEAR IN THE FIRE. THIS WEEK I SHALL LITERALLY REDOUBLE MY EFFORTS! THANK YOU SO MUCH GOOD SIR ALBERTS! MAY THE GODS BLESS YOU. BOTH THE OLD GODS AND THE NEW 🫡🤝⚡️🐺🌲

[@senior7332]

after last weeks video i was like '' this dude should really get a fire extinguisher, but whatever'' and now here we are .

[@Hulga2007]

Commenting for traction.😊 Glad you’re OK and amazed you still squeeze out great content considering the circumstances.

[@janine6014]

You remained remarkably calm for someone who just lost their 'home', even if it was only a tent. Congratulations for handling everything that comes your way with such grace. And of course, thankful that Sophie Turner was saved! Haha Really enjoying your channel.

[@craigsmith3741]

so the tent was fine with fire all winter, but as soon as the cabin is roofed, your tent burns down....impeccable timing.

[@oxfordshirepanda3548]

I’m extremely glad you’re safe and the fire didn’t spread! You have overcome so many challenges to date I’m sure, without doubt, you will overcome this one! Stay safe and strong!

[@MidnightMaker]

Dude, your drone shots are one of the best parts of your cinematography!

[@krisberntzen]

Wild Homestead just got Wilder. Glad that you're okay after what must have been a pretty rough event.

[@kylegraham6034]

Coconut water for constipation. Also helps provide other nutrients to your body. Pick a case up from Costco.

[@longwildernesswalks]

Dude. Your home burned down. Seriously, it's OK! You did an amazing job of getting everything that would go boom out, and yourself. If anything, it removes that comfort and pushes you to get more done. Plus, having stomach issues is no joke. You did everything right. Bravo! *grunt* of approval!

[@DanB-ei8br]

Hey James, So sorry for the lost of your tent and your belongings. Awesome job putting it out and, holy smokes, what an awesome attitude. I also wanted to say for a guy that started this journey with very little woodworking experience, you are are doing a great job. Also, I enjoy watching you learn as you go. Many of us on the other end of KZbin land learned the same way, and some are now master craftsmen. In reference to the venting you were talking about, many refer to them as soffit vents, soffits being the boards that close in the rafters. On cabins I have built I measure the spacing between the rafters and put a vent in the soffit every sixteen inches. HomeDepot carries two inch round vents that have screens in them and they work like a plug. Drill a hole and pop them in and you are done. Once you put your soffit on you are going to want to put an aluminum fascia over your fascia board. It has a 1 inch 90 degree bend on it that overlaps the front edge of your soffit and it gives it a nice finished look that will last for a long time. The tricky part on soffits are the ends where it gets boxed on the gable ends of the eves. Do some research on "How to build soffit bird boxes" and that should give you an idea on what you are up against. Enjoy the journey my friend.

[@susangranger2174]

It is not the problem, its how u solve the problem and you did exceptional I hope the week ahead is a better one for you and that you will be feeling better All the best take care

[@realphahtx]

Nothing a little Wolfmilk can't fix!

[@GReimerGaming]

Heck of a week for you man! Way to persevere!

[@wildhomestead]

WHY THANK YOU GOOD SIR REIMER. MAY THE GODS BLESS YOU THIS WEEK. BOTH THE OLD GODS AND THE NEW 🫡🤝⚡️🐺🌲

[@TheOldestNoob]

Roof looks good. Sorry about the fire. Glad that you didn’t let it get you down.

[@smudolinithegreatdragobear2433]

So you took your first M.A.N. in your cabin. I am so proud of you!

[@TheMadManPlace]

Hey... You had a disaster come down your freeway so no apologies necessary. Good things that happened? You survived. Sophie survived. Most of your gear survived. AND your cabin is watertight. Maybe not wind proof but watertight is VERY good. And of course you are now officially living in your cabin.

[@TheMathMax]

good thing your safe! now continue this fantastic journey!

[@mtblover]

I told my wife with your first episode that your tent is going to burn down. Saw that coming a mile away. Glad you are safe.

[@cromwelth6947]

Don't worry, you've given us an action-packed episode, explosions... An epic rescue of your damsel in distress. And all this without neglecting the construction of your forest palace. Take good care of yourself and see you next week. Ugah Bugah!

[@peterkennedy7193]

Wow . And it’s great to see ya

[@metrobyt8540]

Hello James. I have watched all your videos since the first day. I'm glad you're okay after the fire you had in your tent. I live in hell in Miami, Florida and believe me, I would give anything to be in a place as healthy and beautiful as the one you live in. All the best.

[@Riva_light]

Jesus, James. That fire was a nightmare. Take care

[@MsMorri]

I have to laugh when I saw that I wasn’t the only one who had some unwanted excitement this morning. Woke up to the feeling of someone tapping my foot and my cat on my bed. I just stalked around my home with a heavy object to make sure there was no intruders. Thank god there wasn’t. Watching this to stop my heart from trying to pound out of my chest. Door is locked now. Glad you’re okay. Feels like Loki was having some fun that morning.

[@Mr_wayne0805]

I would certainly get some sort of hand pump and hose water from the creek. Glad it didn't get too out of hand. Stay safe man.

[@bmgmom88]

Oh NO!! So glad you got out safe. Things can be replaced but you can't! So very sorry that you lost so much and

[@bmgmom88]

are having to replace things but you are safe. Prayers that you will get your loft fixed up soon and that you can live in it until your cabin is finished. Love your videos and look forward to them every Saturday.

[@samflower3891]

Ayyyyyy bloody hell i didnt expect this! Hope everything's ok after the fire mate

[@neillottering7104]

OOOOGGAA BOOGA SENDING STRENGTH AND RICHNESS FROM TASMANIA

[@Colin32269]

I follow Taj Farrent (the next greatest guitar player in the world)who hails outta Taz.❤

[@patg73]

dude that's crazy! i heard that in alaska, people keep an emergency tent near their cabin in case the cabin burns down. im glad you survived

[@mercedesmitchell194]

You are giving off some Charles Ingalls vibes. I am here for it! Although... would be even better if you named your first two daughters Mary and Laura. In all seriousness. I'm glad the fire wasn't too tragic. You had a cool head to save the build site.

[@Se_random]

Yes today's my birthday and I'm happy that you finally uploaded

[@michellemacpherson7809]

Oooga Booooga, glad your safe. Get yourself another Aussie hat Mate, look up Akubras 👍🏻 🇭🇲

[@timsworld9875]

you can buy wider ridgecap...i had to do that for my barn because the rain would still come through...wider ridgecap solved the problem...no more roof leak...

[@KC-603]

One heck of a week for you I see! Glad you weren't hurt when the fire occured! I saw the H for hospital and thought you fell off the roof. The cabin is gorgeous btw! Ok, stay safe, hope your plumbing is back to normal! And howdy from New Hampshire USA! 👏

[@TheGuyFromDenmark95]

Ready for the Saturday rutine, WILD HOMESTEAD LETS GO! Oh damm, really sorry about your tent, but most importantly glad your safe 😮

[@stevie1748]

8:02 I keep expecting Laura, Mary, Carrie and Mah to come out of the Cabin with dinner for Charles. 🤔🤔🤔

[@stuartguy4479]

Glad you’re ok, can’t believe after you’ve put the fire out the chimney is still smoking as a final FU!! Stay safe James

[@tackleland3452]

You did learn a lot this week, Fire Safety really should be discussed further for New Off Grid Builders watching and learning from you. But well done, always looking forward to the new instalment!! Oh, Glad Sophie is safe, bit of a war wound in the corner of the frame but it will give you both something to tell your Wolfhound.

[@danixsathompson1625]

Thank God you are ok! With all that you are going through, you are persevering. You are my Saturday morning coffee break a day. I look forward to your updates. Thanks so much! You are blessed.

[@paulvanmetre7832]

w's in the chat for the first nap in the cabinsky! Glad you bounced back fast, you got this.

[@kjfh]

Oh man, so sorry! Glad you and the surrounding area are safe.

[@irish4817]

Holy crap glad your OK Mr 👍!

[@debibliss6541]

The hummingbirds are a sign that your grandmother is there watching over you.😊

[@MaximeSeguin]

I have to admit, I probably watch too much KZbin, but out of all the youtubers I follow, your channel has been the most enjoyable consistently. So, OOGA BOOGA from Montreal! I hope Thor helps you and prevents any more fires!

[@swamphink]

Great job on the cabin and the insane winter build..great job on filming all of this...Thanks for the entertainment..and hopefully no more fires..new subscriber..Jim from Florida USA.

[@wildhomestead]

THANK YOU KINDLY GOOD SIR JIM IN THE GREAT STATE OF FLORIDA! 🫡🤝⚡️🐺🌲 STRENGTH AND HONOUR

[@irish4817]

Oakum made for hemp , way smarter than I thought I was , great quiz !

[@stevenwinscher1658]

Glade to see you are OK! Whole pitted prunes, not juice. Full of sugar. After my wife passed away I backed up for two weeks I went 2 time only. I work at a hospital. I ask a Doctor about it and he said prunes work for him. Half a bag of prune, two days late it let go. And it is all natural. My not work for everyone, but it did for my Doctor and me. Good luck.

[@nickharris3040]

Let’s goooo

[@user-oj3zh7qf2u]

So glad you are safe. Hope you are feeling better

[@jamesbrown1373]

A fire pump with 300' of hose will be a good addition

[@my7hik]

You’re a legend for still getting a video out while feeling so off. Cabin is mint!

[@justjenn9011]

Wooo, that gave me chills looking at that fire. I would've been super scared. I've only been in one fire, I was about 12 years old and it changed me forever. Now I always think of fire safety. It can be very life changing. You kept your cool and I applaud you for that. I feel like the helicopter was there to scope out your place from seeing the smoke. Thats what I would assume anyways. I hope that all your blockages clear out. Thanks for still keeping us updated with everything thats been happening to you. You have an incredible work ethic my friend! Keep up the great work. Until next saturday, ooga booga! ❤😅😂

[@sickdoggi3]

So glad everything worked out and that you are safe... I would have been so bummed if it wasn't because I love watching you!!

[@shawnknapp165]

Love watching your videos. Glad your ok and safe.

[@user-gl7pt1rb7l]

Sorry about your tent . You definitely have a great attitude after experiencing everything you did . Better days ahead !

[@ianwigmore2675]

Excellent work in the face of adversity, great job, great entertainment, appreciate you sharing your journey. Thank you