Did you know when lightning strikes it can cause a fire?

4/24/2020 (Permalink)

clouds with multiple lightning strikes coming from them are seen across a city in a night sky

Did you know when lightning strikes it can cause a fire?

If lightning were to strike your home expect to hear an explosive sound so loud and powerful that everything inside your house shakes. Many newly constructed homes are designed to withstand or absorb lightning strike so exterior damage is usually minor at the point of impact. The real concern is the aftermath!

It’s estimated that a lightning bolt's temperature can reach 50,000 degrees. With that being said, if your home is hit, you would experience fire damage. Often people won't notice a fire caused by lightning right away because it can hide in attic spaces or inside walls. Call the fire department immediately if your home is struck by lightning! Also, schedule a follow-up electrical diagnosis of your home's wiring with a qualified electrical company.

After the fire trucks leave, your home likely suffers from fire and smoke damage and extensive water damage from firefighting efforts. SERVPRO of Chattooga, Dade, and West Walker Counties have the specialized fire restoration training needed to restore your home to pre-fire conditions.

Our Professionals study IICRC standards and best practices in water restoration, fire restoration, mold remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and other cleaning and restoration courses. In other words, we’re highly trained and open 24/7 give us a call today 706-965-7378.