Be on the Lookout for Fire/Smoke Damage!

10/4/2021 (Permalink)

Whether it was a recent fire or one that happened in the past, the smoke smell from a fire and the damage it does will not go away over time. It must be treated properly to be eliminated. If your property was down wind from a wildfire or structure fire, you must prepare for what might be a problem in your home that could pose a health risk to you and your loved ones.

We just started working with a customer in the San Gabriel Valley that believes the Bobcat Fire (December 2020) was the cause of the smell affecting his home.  Smoke from fires penetrates soft materials inside of a home, including carpet, drapes, furniture and clothing and remains there long after the fire is put out.  Also, the acids that filter into properties from fires, even if there is not direct damage, can settle onto metal fixtures and appliances and cause corrosion of the finished surfaces over time.   Here are some steps that you should take after a property has been exposed to the smoke and debris from a fire:

1. Be aware those sensitive to air pollutants could be at risk 
2. Contact your insurance agent
3. Determine if your home has in fact been affected by a local fire
4. Organize your possessions in the event temporary relocation is recommended
5. Call a restoration company you can trust to restore your property

By calling SERVPRO of Irwindale/Baldwin Park, we can help determine if a fire event is the source of contamination and move forward to professionally eliminate the problem.

We serve all locations in the Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Restoration experts are available 24/7 to speak with you by calling 626-852-9922.  Stay safe out there.  Sincerely,” SERVPRO Joe” McCann