July 19, the house was set afire. As the flames spread and night fell, Susan McSween was granted safe passage out of the house while the men inside continued to fight the fire. By 9 o'clock, those left inside got set to break out the back door of the burning house.
On July 19, a fire broke out in the residence, and as it intensified and night fell, Susan McSween was escorted to safety outside while the men inside battled to extinguish the flames. By 9 o'clock, those remaining inside planned their escape via the back door of the blazing house.