Smoke Damage
Smoke And Soot Clean Up
Question: Two months ago, we had a kitchen fire. The cabinets and wall above the stove suffered extensive damage, and we also have smoke damage. We have not done any repairs yet. We are living in the home and are starting to experience headaches. What are the effects of living in a home damaged by…
Read MoreCigarette Smoke Damage In St. George
Did cigarette chain smokers previously live in the St. George home you purchased or the apartment you are renting and do you fear what is lurking in the duct work and carpet? Smoke particles that have been deposited on your home’s surfaces over the years emit vapors and semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), which persist because…
Read MoreSt. George Home Leaks Smoke
It’s believed that an electrical line caused insulation to smolder and send smoke from the attic coming out around the eaves of a home in St. George last Thursday. The smoke forced everyone to evacuate the home. No one was harmed and they were able to eat Thanksgiving dinner out as they were planning to…
Read MoreSouthern Utah Deadly House Fire
Earlier this year, two members of our southern Utah community were killed in a house fire. Fire officials believe discarded cigarettes near the back patio probably started the fire. Firefighters got the boy and the woman out of the home, and they were taken to Dixie Regional Medical Center where they were both pronounced dead.…
Read MorePlanned Fire In Southern Utah/Arizona
Fire Managers announced October 12, 2010 that they plan to initiate the Walla Valley Prescribed Fire within the next few weeks. This fire will be located approximately 10 miles west of the North Rim developed area in the Walla Valley and Point Sublime area. It’s intended to simulate a natural fire event by mimicking a group…
Read MorePrevent Tragedies With Smoke Alarms
You can prevent tragedies simply by testing and maintaining your smoke alarms and practicing a fire escape plan. All smoke alarms in your house should be tested once a month and their batteries replaced annually. Every family should develop a fire escape plan and practice it at least twice a year. Every year in the…
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