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Almonds, the Smith’s daughter discovered, burn briskly in toaster ovens when overheated. Busy elsewhere in the kitchen, she didn’t notice the flare-up until she smelled smoke. By then, the cabinets were scorching. Panicked yelling summoned mom, who rapidly quenched the flames with a fire extinguisher. Whew, disaster averted. The Smiths… Read more »
“Fires can start in some truly startling ways,” says John Stoker, President of Paul Davis Restoration Central Nova Scotia, NS. “For example, the mulch pile that burst into flame after sitting in the sun. Fortunately, neighbours raised the alarm and damage was limited to scorched siding.” The lesson is this,… Read more »
From the time the alarm sounds, municipal fire departments aim to have a response time of approximately 1 to 2 minutes to put needed fire trucks en route. Rapid response to home or commercial fires saves lives and often lessens severe fire damage. “Afterwards, where others see only destruction, Paul… Read more »
Forty years ago, experts estimated that occupants had 17 minutes to escape a house fire. That timeframe is frighteningly short in today’s newer homes: three minutes. Research suggests that new homes burn up to eight times faster than legacy construction. We spoke with Jason Blair, Owner, Paul Davis Restoration Sud… Read more »
Paul Davis Restoration companies throughout Canada have come to expect great demand for post-wildfires cleanups during fire seasons. During 2023, that season lasted long and was widespread. Caused by lightning, careless camping habits, a powerline spark or a smoldering trash fire, then fueled by drought conditions and severe winds, wildfires… Read more »
