What to Do When a Fire Occurs in Your Malvern Home

2/17/2023 (Permalink)

Aside from the damage of a fire in your Strasburg, Malvern, Winfield and surrounding areas home, what should you do in the event of a fire?

Fire damage can occur to a structure, vehicle, or other property. The extent of the damage depends on the intensity and duration of the fire, as well as what materials were involved. Common types of fire damage include charring and burning of walls and ceilings, smoke staining, warped wood floors and furniture, broken windows and doors, damaged electrical systems and melted appliances. Fire restoration often involves repairs to structural components such as replacing drywall or roofing material; cleaning smoke residue from surfaces; restoring water-damaged items; repairing electrical wiring; replacing carpets or flooring; repainting rooms; deodorizing affected areas; removing debris from burned items. Aside from the damage of a fire in your Strasburg, Malvern, Winfield and surrounding areas home, what should you do in the event of a fire? Here are some basic safety tips:

• Evacuate the building immediately and call 911.
• Close all doors behind you as you leave to help contain the fire.
• Do not open any closed doors, as this could cause a backdraft of oxygen to fuel the flames further.
• Stay low to avoid smoke inhalation; crawl if necessary or use a wet cloth over your nose and mouth for protection from smoke particles in the air.
• Once safely outside, move away from the building at least 100 feet so that emergency personnel have access to it and can begin their work quickly when they arrive on scene.
• If possible, turn off electricity leading into the structure by flipping circuit breakers.

If you or someone you know experiences a home fire, call SERVPRO of New Philadelphia today at (330) 556-4656. We have the tools and expertise to restore your home to its former glory, “Like it never even happened.”