Just a few minutes ago I received this email from c99's Ambassador of Glad Tidings, janis b:

Hi Johnny,

I have some good news about hecate. I spoke with his sister just now, and he, his animals and home survived. Somehow, being hecate, he convinced the firemen to let him stay at home, and miraculously the fire left them undisturbed. He of course has no power, and little way to communicate.