Brent Merriman and Michele Lowary 's beloved home has been torn down . Agricultural the Oregon Department of Transportation worker had dumped 150 gallons of fuel into basement . Diesel seeped into flooring , affected their cat and left strong fumes in air . Couple 's house used heating oil some years ago , the Oregon Department of Transportation spokesman said . Driver was 'confused where to deliver diesel , resulting in costly mistake ' Pendleton-based firm 's insurance is paying for demolition and rebuilding .
Brent Merriman and Michele Lowary 's beloved home has been torn down . Agricultural co-op worker had dumped 150 gallons of fuel into basement . Diesel seeped into flooring , affected their cat and left strong fumes in air . Couple 's house used heating oil some years ago , co-op spokesman said . Driver was 'confused where to deliver diesel , resulting in costly mistake ' Pendleton-based firm 's insurance is paying for demolition and rebuilding .