After you experience a house fire it may be tempting to jump into cleaning and repairing whatever you can. We strongly encourage you to take the time to emotionally recover as housefires can be traumatic no matter how big or how small. We do not, however, encourage you to get to work on any repair […]
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In the past few years, it seems that there has been an increase in the unfortunate event of wildfires. Oftentimes wildfires happen naturally and can even be extinguished naturally or easily controlled. More and more, however, we are seeing wildfires spread into residential areas, beyond the control of local and nationwide fire extinguishing efforts. Even
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Summer is in full swing and the temperatures continue to rise as individuals and families enjoy their favorite summer activities. From swimming in lakes and pools, family vacations, and neighborhood BBQ’s, summer is a time full of outdoor activities. People like us, who live in Ohio, take full advantage of this before the weather turns
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When you experience a fire in your home, the actual flames of the fire will make it pretty clear what parts of your home or which possessions of yours it has touched. There aren’t many materials that can be salvaged when it comes in contact with fire for any period of time. A fire is
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If you’re experiencing a house fire, you need to act quickly. Unless the fire is small and can be put out by a fire extinguisher, you should get everyone out immediately. From there, you’ll need to call the fire department. Unfortunately, even with the fire extinguished, your work has only just begun. There are a number of actions you need
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Tis the Season… for increased fire safety! When the holidays come around each year, we take the opportunity to remind our readers of the countless hazards that can come during the most wonderful time of the year. We don’t mean to sound like the grinch. In fact, we love this time of year and want to ensure
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As experienced providers of fire restoration in Springfield, Ohio, we’ve seen the aftermath of countless house and structural fires. One thing we’ve learned firsthand is just how easy it is for a fire to start and spread through a building. Often, it’s caused by something as simple as a space heater. In fact, space heaters cause roughly 25,000 residential fires and more than 300
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When a home has experienced a fire, it’s natural to think about the damage the heat and flames have caused. What many people don’t realize is that smoke damage can often be worse. Even if the fire was contained to a specific area and extinguished, smoke likely permeated through much of the house. In fact, smoke can
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As an experienced emergency restoration company, we’ve seen our fair share of house fires. While most house fires start from inside the home, the summertime always comes with an increase in external fires. The most common source of these fires is grills. Grilling can be a wonderful thing, but you should always make sure you’re being safe. US fire departments respond to an
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If your home has suffered damage from a sudden fire, storm, or water leak, you need to act quickly. The longer the home sits in disrepair, the more of a toll the damage will take. Fire causes smoke to permeate. Water damage leads to rot, musty smells, and mold. The list goes on. The question is, who do you call to restore your home to
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