UV99 laser Phonex Rising
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Hello all My name is Matthew Raftery. Most of you know me as Skippy of UV99 Laser. I have been providing laser shows for EDM dance events since 1994. UV99 has done everything from Burning Man to EDC.
On June 14th at 11:00 Pm while on the way to EDC Las Vegas 2016 I suffered a double tire failure. I did not notice it for several miles all the while sparks and hot rubber shot up into the tire well. When I noticed the sparks I pulled over expecting to see a blown tire what I found was fire. It was small but it was fire. I tried to put it out but the on board fire extinguisher failed. Next I tried water, dousing it with about 8 gallons that I had on hand. I knocked it down quite a bit but it came back with a vengeance. I then tried to drop the trailer but was overcome by the fire.
There I was stuck on the side of the freeway with everything I own on fire or about to be on fire. So I did the only thing I could think of..... I jumped in the truck and took off down the freeway got off at the exit that I knew has a dirt lot and proceeded to drive in circles until the fire department arrived and put out the fire.
Luckily I was able to save what was in the truck but the trailer two 50 watt full color lasers(my bred and butter lasers) a giant fog machine , laser cooling system and all of my camping gear were a total loss. Luckily my burns were limited to a few small second degree burns and some singed hair.
I contacted my multiple insurance companies(Auto, Commercial liability and Homeowners) only to find out that I am not covered. I am covered for everything but damage to my own property in a trailer while towing.
My auto insurance does not even want to pay for the trailer towing. All in all I am out well over $60,000.00.
Asking the global community for help is one of the most difficult and humbling things I have ever done.
Millions of of people have enjoyed theses lasers and my laser shows. Please help UV99 rise from the ashes of destruction to continue to shine on like a true Phoenix.
Below are pictures of the destruction.
Thank you,
Skippy
On June 14th at 11:00 Pm while on the way to EDC Las Vegas 2016 I suffered a double tire failure. I did not notice it for several miles all the while sparks and hot rubber shot up into the tire well. When I noticed the sparks I pulled over expecting to see a blown tire what I found was fire. It was small but it was fire. I tried to put it out but the on board fire extinguisher failed. Next I tried water, dousing it with about 8 gallons that I had on hand. I knocked it down quite a bit but it came back with a vengeance. I then tried to drop the trailer but was overcome by the fire.
There I was stuck on the side of the freeway with everything I own on fire or about to be on fire. So I did the only thing I could think of..... I jumped in the truck and took off down the freeway got off at the exit that I knew has a dirt lot and proceeded to drive in circles until the fire department arrived and put out the fire.
Luckily I was able to save what was in the truck but the trailer two 50 watt full color lasers(my bred and butter lasers) a giant fog machine , laser cooling system and all of my camping gear were a total loss. Luckily my burns were limited to a few small second degree burns and some singed hair.
I contacted my multiple insurance companies(Auto, Commercial liability and Homeowners) only to find out that I am not covered. I am covered for everything but damage to my own property in a trailer while towing.
My auto insurance does not even want to pay for the trailer towing. All in all I am out well over $60,000.00.
Asking the global community for help is one of the most difficult and humbling things I have ever done.
Millions of of people have enjoyed theses lasers and my laser shows. Please help UV99 rise from the ashes of destruction to continue to shine on like a true Phoenix.
Below are pictures of the destruction.
Thank you,
Skippy
Organizer
Matthew Raftery
Organizer
Sun Valley, NV
