Fire Damage
Wildfires in Southern Utah
Wildfire season is upon us once again in southern Utah, and many of these fires are not caused by the typical lightning storm. Residents and visitors to the southern Utah area need to take special precautions while our area is at an extreme fire risk. The high temperatures accompanied by lack of precipitation raise our…
Read MoreHigh School Fire in Southern Utah
After learning of a small fire that was extinguished in a high school Monday morning in southern Utah, many businesses have a growing concern for added protection from fire damage. Although the fire at Hurricane High School was small and contained very quickly, we see how easily a fire can start and possibly spread. Does…
Read MoreHome Fires in Southern Utah
During the last week, there have been two different home fires in southern Utah. One left the family with 30,000 in damage to their kitchen. The other engulfed an entire motor home, destroying everything inside. While no one was hurt in either of these fires, the devastation that can come from a home being completely…
Read MoreSaint George Fire Damage from Christmas Tree
While the Christmas season brings joy to many in Saint George, the warm lights in close contact with a dry tree can unfortunately cause fire damage to many unsuspecting families. According the United States Fire Administration, Christmas tree fires account for 240 fires each year. Accompanied by those fires is millions of dollars in property…
Read MoreSouthern Utah Holiday Lighting
The Christmas holiday is approaching rapidly in southern Utah and one of the most obvious signs of that is the lighting that adorns many businesses homes and shrubbery. Before you run twenty strings of lights out of one outlet, double check to make sure that your outlet can handle the electrical demand. Using a low…
Read MoreWashington Fields House Fire
A home in Washington Fields caught on fire Friday morning, causing nearly a hundred thousand dollars in damage. The fire appears to have possibly started from the engine of a truck that was parked in the garage. The truck along with other vehicles and items in the garage were heavily damaged. The St. George Fire…
Read MoreFireplace Wood Safety in Saint George
When looking for wood to burn in your fireplace during the upcoming Saint George winter, finding the best wood possible is important for effectiveness and safety. Many deciduous trees such as maple will burn easily but quickly. This will leave you constantly tending to your fireplace, which raises the chances of flying sparks and excess…
Read MoreWood Burning Stove Repair in St. George
Cooler nights in St. George are creating a longing for a fire burning in your wood burning stove however without proper seasonal maintenance and repair, a toasty fire can evolve into a engulfing inferno that can consume the complete contents of your home including your home itself. Stoves and fireplace are areas of your home…
Read MoreWildfires in Southern Utah
The summer months in southern Utah mixed with the seasonal thunderstorms are again creating havoc on our landscape with wildfires. Wildfires in St. George and surrounding areas are typically started from lightning strikes and fueled by dry brush, hot winds and lower than national average rainfall. While these fires may be seen from a distance…
Read MoreHome Fire near Bluff Street in St. George
Fire fighters fought at a blaze that consumed much of the attic of a home near Bluff Street in St. George on Sunday. The home was a vacation home and not the primary residence of the occupants who were not there at the time of the fire. While this home fire was being extinguished, residents…
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