The Haunting of a Small House Fire

2/4/2020 (Permalink)

Don't let this happen to your home, watch the stove!

On one fateful night in February, you were making dinner on a Friday night. Out of nowhere, you smell a burn and realize that you left the stove unattended for about 20 minutes now. You’ve accidentally started a small house fire. The first thing you should do in the event of a small house fire is stay calm and evacuate the building. Call 911 and the fire department will be on its way. 

You might be thinking….. what happens after the fire is put out and you’re left with all this gross black stuff on the walls? That’s when you call SERVPRO. It’s important to call as soon as possible because organic and inorganic material burn during a house fire which can leave harmful chemicals lurking in the soot on the walls. SERVPRO of Torrance has a fully trained crew who will evaluate the damage and map out a speedy remediation process. 

Once the fire damage has been properly evaluated and documented by a crew member, cleanup can begin. It is important to call as soon as possible after the fire has been put out; smoke and soot damage usually affects a large amount of the property and it shouldn’t be lingering around while there’s still people inhabiting the space. 

Safety is our #1 priority, so the sooner we can assess the damage, the sooner we can get repair underway. Dealing with any kind of unexpected disaster can be difficult; SERVPRO of Torrance will be here to guide you every step of the way. Remember that our phones are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so don’t hesitate to call in the event of any emergency.