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Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration

Smoke Damage

9/13/2018 (Permalink)

Damage Caused by Smoke

     In a typical house fire, more damage is caused by smoke than by the actual flames. During a fire, the materials that burn produce toxic smoke that is actually filled with microscopic particles known as soot. These tiny particles become charged from the extreme heat and migrate to cooler air found in other parts of the house. Because this smoke is often extremely hot, it can cause additional damage away from the actual source of the fire by melting plastics, scorching fabrics and textiles and spreading toxic gases that can kill any living thing in its path. That's why smoke alarms throughout your home are critical to saving lives.

     The Department of Homeland Security says in less than 30 seconds, a small flame can turn into a major fire! It only takes minutes for thick black smoke to fill a house or for the house to be engulfed in flames. Most deadly fires occur in the home when people are asleep. If you wake up to a fire, you won't have time to grab valuables because fire spreads too quickly and the smoke is too thick. There is only time to escape.

Here to Help!

     Here at SERVPRO of Chattooga, Dade, and West Walker Counties, our trained specialists know how to restore your belongings after a house fire.  We hope you never need our services, but if you do, getting you back to normal is our number one priority! Restoring smoke and fire damaged items costs less than replacing them. Having your belongings restored, especially items of sentimental value, help most families recover from the trauma of a fire more quickly than otherwise possible.

If you Ever Need Us

Do not be afraid to contact us! We are here to help you get through the most disastrous home emergency.

Call SERVPRO of Chattooga, Dade, and West Walker Counties today! (706) 866-5646

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