Escape: Firefighters at the scene in Ballymoney
Now raising money through a fundraiser to source accommodation and basic supplies for the residents who have been left destitute, she explained it was extremely fortunate there were no fatalities.
"Two of the men weren't at home and it was just by chance Daniel came home just at that particular time," explained Susan. "Daniel had originally invited me round for coffee that evening but because I had been up early in the morning that day, I had refused.
"He decided then to take himself off for a quick walk. He was only gone for about an hour and came back at around 9.15pm.