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Fortunately, the house fire – sparked by faulty wiring – damaged only the garage and no one was harmed. But the tattered structure was roofed only by charred rafters and rain was forecast that afternoon. The family leapt into quick action, calling their insurance carrier and a local contractor for… Read more »
Whether they are in the path of fire, flood or a different disaster, commercial customers with large or multi-location properties have unique mitigation and restoration needs. Damage affects more square footage, destroys a broader range of building materials, displaces more people and inflicts harsher impacts on livelihoods. Owners have little… Read more »
The April 15-16, 2019 devastating fire that ravaged France’s national treasure Notre Dame started like many fires do: with a stray cigarette or electrical spark that could have been easily extinguished if caught early. Vigilance is one key to avoiding disasters like this one. The inspector, climbing steep steps at… Read more »
Nobody knows if Mrs. O’Leary’s cow really kicked over the lantern but the Great Chicago Fire certainly ignited in the O’Leary barn. We may never know the true spark that ignited the city October 8, 1871, but whatever the source, that raging inferno stands out for its destructive power. The… Read more »
Sparked by unattended stovetop pans or forgotten items in toaster ovens, kitchen grease fires are extremely dangerous. Fueled by exquisitely flammable substances, they flare in an instant, spread rapidly, burn hotter and can’t be extinguished with water-based substances. Smart homeowners have appropriate fire extinguishers at the ready to combat these… Read more »
