Common Causes Of Fire Damage

9/19/2016 (Permalink)

Fires can cause far more damage than a simple burn.

Various Sources of Fire Damage

Fires can cause far more damage than a simple burn, coating interiors and exteriors alike with soot and ash, leaving behind a persistent smell of smoke, causing damage to appliances rooms away from the fire, and countless other problems. At SERVPRO, we have the right tools and equipment to deal with just about anything a fire can throw at us, but knowing what caused the fire is a crucial step in approaching the restoration. Here are some of the causes of fire damage we have encountered over the years.
 
Kitchen and Grease Fires
Kitchen fire damage in New Smyrna Beach is a frequent call for us, and a great many fires start in many different kitchen appliances. Toasters and waffle irons can malfunction and cause electrical fires, ovens can be forgotten and set fire to contents, but perhaps worst of all, stovetop fires can quickly spiral out of control as they are open flames and sometimes can not be doused with water. Keeping a fire alarm charged and ready in your kitchen is essential to help prevent a little fire from growing into a large one.
 
Lightning Strikes
A good lightning rod can deter many fires from lightning strikes, but not necessarily all of them. Particularly common in wet regions around the world, fires from lightning strikes often start on rooftops or in attics, where few safety measures are put into place. Luckily, in many cases rainwater can help to or completely douse the flames, preventing massive damage from occurring in many cases.
 
Electrical Fires
When electrical devices and electronics malfunction, they run the risk of starting an electrical fire. These fires can not be doused with water, and must be put out with a modern, water-free fire extinguisher. As homes fill up with more and more electronic devices, we have seen an uptick in the numbers of these cases.

Candle Fires
Although the use of candles is no longer as prevalent as it was in years past, many homes still succumb to fires started from an unwatched candle or lantern. If you're not around to monitor an open flame, even a small one, you should extinguish it.
 
SERVPRO of New Smyrna Beach-Titusville is strategically located to provide fast response times and local restoration services for fire damage of all types to local homes. If you've suffered damage to your home and need repairs/restorations, call us at (321) 264-0205.