Wildfires are catastrophic and devastating events, falling victim to one of these events is nothing short of absolutely terrifying. Wildfires roll through extensive stretches of land and trees, obliterating life and property. According to National Geographic, more than 100,000 wildfires clear almost 2 million hectares of land per year, consuming everything in their path. If your property is near one of these … [Read more...]
Wildfire Evacuation Checklist: What to Do During a Wildfire
How To Ensure Fire Safety for Your Home This Summer
Throughout the western US, especially in California, widespread damage from catastrophic wildfires has increased in both frequency and scale in the past 10-15 years. Whether attributable to climate change or other factors, it's undeniable. The fall of 2018 was particularly bad, with the horrific Camp Fire killing dozens and leveling the entire community of Paradise in northern California. Life will never be the same … [Read more...]
How to Remove Smoke Smell After a Fire
If you've had a house fire, you're not alone. Believe it or not, there are over 355 thousand house fires in the U.S. every year. Every single one of them have had struggles associated with the fire, but there's one that isn't talked about as much. All of those victims had to figure out how to get rid of that disgusting smell that's left over. Luckily, we can help with that. Let's talk about how to get rid of fire … [Read more...]
Why Time Is of the Essence When It Comes to Fire Damage Restoration
Startled by the sound of a fire alarm going off, you're suddenly awake in the middle of the night. You rush out of bed and get yourself and your family out of the house. Once you and your family are safe, you call the fire department to come and calm the flames. After the smoke clears and the fire department leaves, you see your belongings covered in soot and water. It can be overwhelming seeing the damages that fire … [Read more...]
Saving the Memories: Fire Protection Tips for Your Valuables
No one wants to think about it, but it happens every day. The National Fire Protection Association said that emergency crews respond to more than 350,000 house fires per year, and more than 2,500 people die each year in the U.S. due to fires. Fire protection is crucial to your peace of mind and your family's safety, but it's not only the people that you need to keep safe. After you and family pets, fire victims … [Read more...]
What to Do After a House Fire: 6 Important Steps to Follow
What to Do After a House Fire: 6 Important Steps to Follow You bought this house thinking you would spend decades there. The last thing you anticipated was losing everything in a house fire. But that's what happened--in what felt like the blink of an eye, all of your worldly possessions and precious memories went up in smoke. You're trying to wrap your head around the loss, but you're also trying to start … [Read more...]
7 Important Ways Smoke and Soot From a Fire Can Affect Your Home
7 Important Ways Smoke and Soot From a Fire Can Affect Your Home Smoke and soot from a fire can affect your home - and it isn't just by the smell. Here are 7 important ways your home can be impacted and how to make repairs. In 2016 there were more than 350,000 home structure fires reported in the US. Even with modern safety equipment, the risk of fire in the home is still a significant one. It is something that can … [Read more...]
Why commercial fire damage restoration is your saving grace in the face of a fire
Why commercial fire damage restoration is your saving grace in the face of a fire Although fire safety and education has become more widely accessible and practiced, fires remain frighteningly common. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a blaze needing fire department services occurs once every 24 seconds. While many of these fires affect homeowners, business owners are equally at risk, … [Read more...]
Fire restoration services can help you bounce back from the blaze
Fire restoration services can help you bounce back from the blaze Buying a home is the biggest financial investment the average person makes in their lifetime. Imagine if that very same investment were to suddenly be destroyed. Unfortunately, that's what hundreds of thousands of families affected by house fires experience every year. While a tragedy like this can be stressful and overwhelming, fire restoration … [Read more...]
How Do Wildfires Start?
How Do Wildfires Start? According to a 2017 study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 84 percent of wildfires in the United States are started by people.* One spark, combined with a dry forest and strong winds, can turn into a blazing inferno that can consume everything in its wake. This creates massive amounts of fire damage that can make the recovery process seem overwhelming. How do these … [Read more...]
How Smoke Damage Cleanup Can Help You Avoid These 5 Health Risks
How Smoke Damage Cleanup Can Help You Avoid These 5 Health Risks Smoke damage doesn't just affect your home. It can be bad for your health, too. Read on to learn how smoke damage cleanup can help. Fires were responsible for $23 billion dollars in property damage in 2017. Of the 6,000 people who die every year from fires, half die from smoke inhalation. Smoke is a harmful mix of particles and gases. Inhalation … [Read more...]
How Smoke Damages a Home
Smoke Damage: How it Can Hurt Your Home Smoke damage can wreak havoc on your home, but how? Read on to learn more. A new house fire is reported to fire departments about every 24 seconds. Fires cost thousands of civilians their lives each year and do costly damage to homes and nearby buildings. Fire and smoke damage is severe, and you'll want to act fast to get rid of the smells and stains before they become … [Read more...]