I had the good news last evening that the loss adjusters have approved Andy's claim.
This is especially good as the last thing needed when something like this happens, is when the insurance company becomes "difficult" in light of the size of claim.
He has been provided with a rental home paid for while his home is being rebuilt.
The seat of the fire, according to the fire brigade investigation appeared to be in the vicinity of a cooling fan in his eldest daughters bedroom, so ostensibly an electrical fire which spread rapidly as the family were out of the house visiting Andy's father.
Andy certainly seemed to be in much better spirits when we talked yesterday, and is looking forward to getting back to normality as soon as possible.
Brian