Brent Merriman and Michele Lowary 's beloved home has been torn down . Agricultural co - op employees had dumped 150 gallons of fuel into gasoline . gasoline seeped into flooring , affected their cat and left strong fumes in air . Couple 's house burned heating oil some years ago , co - op spokesman said . Driver was ' confused where to deliver diesel , resulting in costly mistake ' Pendleton - based diesel 's client is slated 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 .