Sara Stringfield , 31 , and her boyfriend Rob Torti , 36 , left their apartment to get cupcakes for Sara 's birthday just minutes before the explosion . They were both killed instantly when a propane tank exploded in front of them. Rob and Sara met at Burning Man and had been dating long distance until recently when Sara left Idaho to live with Rob in New York City . Friends of Rob and Sara set up a Youcaring.com to raise money to help them get back up on their feet .
Sara Stringfield , 31 , and her boyfriend Rob Torti , 36 , left their apartment to get cupcakes for Sara 's birthday just minutes before the explosion . Rob and Sara do n't have renter 's insurance and lost everything they own . Rob and Sara met at Burning Man and had been dating long distance until recently when Sara left Idaho to live with Rob in New York City . Friends of Rob and Sara set up a Youcaring.com to raise money to help them get back up on their feet .