Fire Risks Have No Season
Mid-morning on a brisk October day, Jackie woke up from her nap to the sight of smoke coming from the garage.
The heat came through the house and she ran outside with her cell phone.
She dialed her husband Tom's cell phone.
He had been in the garage working on a car.
No answer.
She dialed the fire department.
A good neighbor had already made the call.
As Jackie watched the flames flare and thick black smoke billow from the garage, Tom pulled into the driveway.
Jackie was more than relieved.
Tom had left to get a part for the car he was working on.
He had left a lamp turned on and strung from the hood of the car.
The heat from the lamp had caused something in the car to ignite during his absence.
Before the fire department could extinguish the fire, it had made its way to the edge of the house.
Areas that flames had never touched were damaged by the heat and smoke that the fire had caused.
There would be a lot to restore in Tom and Jackie's home and garage before any sense of order could be restored.
Fire is often thought of in summer months, when warm weather, dry grass, campfires and fireworks can cause sparks that result in disaster.
Another time that the media gives us frequent reminders about the damage to life and property that fire can cause is during the holiday season, when failing to water a well-lit Christmas tree can lead to tragedy.
While good neighbors and fire departments are able to mitigate the damage done by a fire, once a fire starts there is always some level of restoration required to put one's life and business or personal space back in order.
To overcome the hurdles that fire damage can put in front of a home or business owner, it is important to seek the advice of a fire restoration professional.
The level of damage severity impacts the level of restoration assistance required to get rid of the damage that has been done.
There are some steps homeowners and business owners can take to prevent fires on their property: - Unplug electrical appliances when they are not in use.
- Keep an eye on cords; when they start to wear down electrical fires may occur.
- Make sure to clear the dryer's filter of lint between loads of laundry.
- Do not leave candles burning unattended.
- Keep matches and lighters out of children's reach.
When it is too late to prevent a fire and the damage is done, it is time to call a professional.
Fire damage repair and reconstruction professionals will take the following steps to restore the home or business: 1.
Emergency pre-cleaning 2.
Content cleaning 3.
Content pack-out 4.
Wall and ceiling cleaning 5.
Deodorization The sooner the victim of a fire can contact a professional fire and smoke remediation company the better.
Though the fire and smoke may be gone, the damage the two inflict can continue to harm anything and everything they touched.
Immediate water removal, fire and smoke remediation, and then careful cleaning are required.
Don't be twice victimized by fire and smoke damage.
Once the flames are doused, call a professional and experienced fire and smoke remediation company to help get your life back in order as soon as possible.
The heat came through the house and she ran outside with her cell phone.
She dialed her husband Tom's cell phone.
He had been in the garage working on a car.
No answer.
She dialed the fire department.
A good neighbor had already made the call.
As Jackie watched the flames flare and thick black smoke billow from the garage, Tom pulled into the driveway.
Jackie was more than relieved.
Tom had left to get a part for the car he was working on.
He had left a lamp turned on and strung from the hood of the car.
The heat from the lamp had caused something in the car to ignite during his absence.
Before the fire department could extinguish the fire, it had made its way to the edge of the house.
Areas that flames had never touched were damaged by the heat and smoke that the fire had caused.
There would be a lot to restore in Tom and Jackie's home and garage before any sense of order could be restored.
Fire is often thought of in summer months, when warm weather, dry grass, campfires and fireworks can cause sparks that result in disaster.
Another time that the media gives us frequent reminders about the damage to life and property that fire can cause is during the holiday season, when failing to water a well-lit Christmas tree can lead to tragedy.
While good neighbors and fire departments are able to mitigate the damage done by a fire, once a fire starts there is always some level of restoration required to put one's life and business or personal space back in order.
To overcome the hurdles that fire damage can put in front of a home or business owner, it is important to seek the advice of a fire restoration professional.
The level of damage severity impacts the level of restoration assistance required to get rid of the damage that has been done.
There are some steps homeowners and business owners can take to prevent fires on their property: - Unplug electrical appliances when they are not in use.
- Keep an eye on cords; when they start to wear down electrical fires may occur.
- Make sure to clear the dryer's filter of lint between loads of laundry.
- Do not leave candles burning unattended.
- Keep matches and lighters out of children's reach.
When it is too late to prevent a fire and the damage is done, it is time to call a professional.
Fire damage repair and reconstruction professionals will take the following steps to restore the home or business: 1.
Emergency pre-cleaning 2.
Content cleaning 3.
Content pack-out 4.
Wall and ceiling cleaning 5.
Deodorization The sooner the victim of a fire can contact a professional fire and smoke remediation company the better.
Though the fire and smoke may be gone, the damage the two inflict can continue to harm anything and everything they touched.
Immediate water removal, fire and smoke remediation, and then careful cleaning are required.
Don't be twice victimized by fire and smoke damage.
Once the flames are doused, call a professional and experienced fire and smoke remediation company to help get your life back in order as soon as possible.
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