Disasters are unpredictable by nature; otherwise the damage and injuries they cause would be minimal. In the case of fires, there are some patterns about them and if you are aware of them and take a few precautions, you can cut your chances of experiencing a fire dramatically. All of the ...

According to the American Red Cross, fires can start and spread within seconds, leaving with you with about 2 minutes to get out of the house. Within these two minutes, a well-practiced fire escape plan will allow you and everyone in the house to get out safely. Make sure to ...

One third of home fires occur in the kitchen. In the aftermath of a house fire, you need to take quick and efficient measures to restore the good condition of your property and get your life back on track as soon as possible after the disaster. Even if the fire ...

If your home has recently suffered from a horrible fire, don’t hesitate to take action in calling for emergency fire damage restoration services. The smoke and soot byproducts will only spread over time and engulf additional building materials if they aren’t treated right away. In addition to property damage, fires ...

According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is the most common cause of kitchen fires, and the greatest risk comes from frying. Grease fires are dangerous because they can get out of control easily and 54% of reported non-fatal injuries came from victims trying to put out the flames ...

Where there is fire, there is smoke. When a combination of fire and smoke exist within the confines of a home, severe property destruction inevitably occurs. Ruin can take the form of burned furniture, destroyed staircases and holes burned through a rooftop, for instance. The consequences of a fire are devastating ...

Repairing after fire damage can be difficult and time consuming. Smoke permeates any porous surface, including walls, ceiling tiles, and insulation. Soot and ash cover the damaged area, and there may be extensive water damage as well. Before you attempt to repair fire damage yourself, follow these tips: Assess the Damage Never ...

When it comes to the safety of you, your family, and all of the structural elements in your home, a fire alarm should be considered one of the most important devices in your home. Although fires don’t occur often, they can happen at any time. When they do, these items ...

Read our Cleaning, Restoration and Local Information Guide to Harlingen, Texas by Restoration Master Finder Harlingen, TX is a city in the Rio Grande Valley of south Texas that is about 30 miles inland from the Gulf coast.  Its location near the U.S. – Mexico border has allowed it to ...

Most people have at least a basic fire safety plan in place at home, but it’s also important to practice fire safety at work. Adults sometimes spend more time at work than at home, so it’s crucial to know how to minimize the risks of fires. Preventing Commercial Building Fires Many ideas ...