Dangers Present in the Aftermath of Fire Damage

6/26/2016 (Permalink)

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In the event of a fire, most homeowners are only able to grab their most cherished belongings and items before evacuating the building. After the fire has been put out or run its course, it is only natural to want to go back in and see what can be salvaged from the remains. However, caution is advised when doing this, as there may be unseen hazards and dangers everywhere in the burned-out property after a fire. Even if the fire was small and contained, one should still be careful when re-entering the property. Here are some of the dangers you may encounter after a fire in your home.
 
Twisted, Rusted, and Sharp Metal
 
Any metal appliances, pipes or building materials in your home may become irreversibly warped during a fire, as they are heated almost to or past melting point and bend under their weight and heat. This can create a number of sharp, dirty edges across the house, waiting to slice open a fresh wound to unsuspecting victims, potentially causing more severe health effects such as infection or tetanus.
 
Spilled and Melted Chemicals
 
During a fire, household objects and cleaning supplies may be melted or boiled, potentially creating dangerous pools of liquid or trapped fumes. Although fumes are rarely in high enough volume to cause an issue, victims of fire damage in Bradfordville should be careful in and around rooms which contained cleaning supplies or other chemicals.
 
Structural Instability and Falling Objects
 
During a fire, many parts of a home are severely damaged, often including key structural support regions. While these may not collapse immediately, they may be severely weakened after a fire and prone to disaster if improperly handled. Do your best not to lean on walls and pillars, and always be wary of dangerous-looking walls, ceilings, and supports.
 
SERVPRO of North Leon County is a locally owned and operated business, with key restoration experience in a variety of types of fire damage, water damage, mold damage, and other types of household damage. If you need professional fire cleanup and restoration services in the area, please don't hesitate to call us 24/7 at (850) 536-6599.