Fire Damage Blogs

“Hey, what’s that smell? OH NO—the oven is on fire in the kitchen!” If you’re ever in a situation like this, you know that it’s highly stressful, and it can be hard to know the next steps. Any kind of fire can put you, your family, and your home in jeopardy. You must act fast…

It doesn’t take much for a fire to break out in your workplace. Faulty wiring, cooking equipment igniting nearby flammable objects, smoking, and human error can cause a flaming disaster where you work.  In 2021, the National Fire Protection Association concluded that fires caused around 3,800 fatalities and around 14,700 injuries. They also found that…

7 Reasons Why Your Smoke Alarm Is Beeping Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And that’s primarily why smoke alarms exist. However, your smoke alarm can go off for no reason, or at least not the reason it’s meant to. Anything from a low battery to burnt toast can accidentally set off the alarm. Here are…

Electrical fires can spark out of nowhere, literally. And unlike other types of fire, you can not just throw water on it to put it out. Electrical fires can cause a whole host of damage to your home or office—but what causes electrical fires to break out? Learn more about their causes and how you…

Fire can erupt instantly and often does so with minimal warning. Harsh flames can destroy everything in their path. Smoke damage and soot can also cause considerable damage to your possessions and home.  Get an in-depth understanding of smoke damage below. What Is Smoke Damage? Smoke damage is the physical damage from smoke. Instead of…

According to the National Fire Protection Association, firefighters responded to 1.35 million fires in the United States last year*. The cause of these fires varies from grease fires while cooking to electrical overload on dated wiring.  Industrial, residential, and commercial property owners lose billions of dollars every year due to fire damage, but most properties…

Finding The Best Fire Damage Company After A Fire in Idaho Picking up the pieces after a fire can seem impossible. You need responsive and effective restoration, but you also deserve a company that treats you with compassion and the utmost respect during this difficult time.  After a fire, you need the best fire restoration…

No-one wants to think about their homes or businesses destroyed by fire or flood. Unfortunately, it’s a reality for many people every year and those people are left wondering how they’ll restore their property. It’s always better to prepare for any eventuality, so knowing where to turn for fire and flood restoration will mean you…

According to most research from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more than one quarter (27%) of all fires reported in the U.S. occur inside of residential properties.   Over a five-year period, fire departments across the country responded to an estimated 353,100 house fires per year. Collectively, these fires cost $7.2 billion in direct…

Fire and smoke damage cause financial and emotional devastation for many people each year. In fact, in 2017, it’s estimated that 23 billion dollars worth of property damage occurred as the result of fires. Though much of that was due to rampant wildfires, this statistic just goes to show how much loss can occur when…

With tens of thousands of acres burning in Northern Idaho this past September, it’s no surprise that people worry about what would happen if their home or business fell victim to a fire. Fire is one of the most destructive forces in the world. Unfortunately, fires are a constant threat, especially here in Idaho and…

Smoke/Odor Removal in Idaho & Eastern Oregon Fire might be dangerous, but most people never consider how much more so smoke can be.  It is single-handedly the leading cause of death during a fire. The thing is, though, that even after the fire has been put out, smoke lingers in the building, and the smell…

 In 2019 alone, fire accounted for over $14.8 billion in property damages, with the US fire department responding to home fires every 93 seconds. All things considered, a home fire can be one of the most devastating experiences. It’s not only a traumatic event, but it could leave you with a major loss of valuables.…

What To Do Immediately After A Fire in Idaho?   It was an ordinary day. You were at home with your family, getting the kids through their homework, making dinner, watching TV. Nothing indicated that today would be different than any other ordinary day. Then the fire broke out. And now, instead of having another…

Fire prevention in the workplace is a serious matter, and not just because your livelihood is on the line. A fire can put your business at risk, but it can also do the same for the lives of you and your coworkers. Luckily, there are some basic steps you can take to ensure workplace fire…