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Throughout history, fires have been some of the most damaging disasters to occur to human-made structures. Great fires have destroyed thousands of cities across the world, even beating out the side effects of war when it comes to property damage. Almost every large city in the United States has experienced a severe fire at some […]
Fire and water are, in almost every sense of the word, opposites. Because of the elemental difference between fire and water, we don’t typically associate plumbing issues with building fires. However, there are some instances when damaged plumbing can lead to a house fire. If you’re dealing with the aftermath of a fire of any […]
Fires are one of the worst disasters that can impact your home. Not only do the flames, soot, and smoke render almost complete destruction, in many cases, the water used to extinguish the fire also creates major damage and mold growth issues. Because of this, if you ever experience a fire in your building, you […]
Fires are one of the most dangerous disasters that can affect your home. Not only are they life-threatening to the people and pets inside a home, they are also extremely damaging to any kind of building. Fires can make quick work of wood, paper, drywall, plaster, and other common building materials, and they can also […]
When compared to flooding, storms, earthquakes, and other causes of building damage, nothing is quite as devastating as fire. Not only do fires consume building materials and belongings, as well as pose extreme immediate danger to people or pets, they also leave behind long-term soot and smoke damage. Because fires are typically extinguished with water, […]
No matter what size it is, a fire in your house or business can cause serious damage in the short and long term. Immediate damage comes from the heat of the flames, combustion of building materials, and smoke exposure. Long-term damage comes from water saturation, mold growth, and extended smoke and soot exposure. Fortunately, all […]
House fires are a disaster that can occur, unfortunately, at any time of the year. However, for several reasons, fires are much more likely during the cold winter months. In fact, December, January, February, and March are some of the highest months for fires in homes and offices as well as fire deaths. Building fires […]
Of all types of disasters, from flooding to storm damage, a building fire can be one of the most dangerous and devastating events to impact your home or business. Before municipal fire departments were established in the United States, property owners were responsible for controlling and putting out any flames that affected their buildings. Over […]
Fires are terrible disasters that can leave your home with significant damage and dangerous conditions. The damage from a building fire is a triple threat. Not only does the combustion of the fire leave charred items and materials, soot, and smoke damage, but also water damage from the water used to extinguish the flames, and […]
Of all disasters that can affect your home, fires can be one of the most dangerous. Not only do fires impact your home via combustion, but they also result in long-lasting soot and smoke damage if not treated with proper fire damage restoration. Additionally, the water that firefighters use to extinguish the flames lead to […]