Fires: What You Need to Know

5/23/2019 (Permalink)

When it comes to fires, what you need to know is how it can affect your home or business and its contents. One thing you need to know is the importance of timing. Two minutes may not seem like a long time, but, as it relates to a fire, it can feel like an eternity and cause significant fire damage. In just 120 seconds, a fire can become life-threatening. Something else you need to know is the heroes at SERVPRO of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties are experts in the fire damage repair and restoration industry. We come to your rescue to make it “Like it never even happened.”    

Do you know the amount of time it takes for a residence to become engulfed in flames? Five minutes. According to Ready.gov, heat is more threatening than flames. Room temperatures in a fire can be 100 degrees at floor level and rise to 600 degrees at eye level. Inhaling this super-hot air will scorch your lungs and melt clothes to your skin.

Some may be under the impression that the actual flames of a fire kill people. However, it’s the smoke and toxic gases that kill more people. Another thing you need to know, according to this resource, is fire produces poisonous gases that make you disoriented and drowsy. Asphyxiation is the leading cause of fire deaths, exceeding burns by a three-to-one ratio.

SERVPRO of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties’ “restore first” mentality reduces interruption and gets you back to your life. We have specific damage restoration training, personnel, and equipment. We can quickly restore your home to pre-fire condition. When it comes to a fire, there’s so much more you need to know. Download your personal fire brochure to learn more.

When it comes to fires, what you need to know is that SERVPRO of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties is your leading local professional fire damage repair and restoration company. Our experienced and qualified heroes can get your residential or commercial property back to preloss condition “Like it never even happened.” If fire damage strikes your home or business, you can report a loss online. It’s easy. Or, you can call us at 573-339-1948.