Fire Prevention for your Garage in Springdale

11/25/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO has the skills to mitigate and restore your fire damage, but let’s mitigate the risk first!

SERVPRO has the skills to mitigate and restore your fire damage, but let’s mitigate the risk first!

The kitchen and the garage are the two most common sources of fire damage. You store cars in the garage, meaning there are commonly things like gas or oil in your garage. Be careful keeping items like this stored in an enclosed space in your home. Then with the addition of the other miscellaneous items that people store in their garage, we have a recipe for a fire disaster if something were to go wrong.

As with anything else when it comes to fire damage in your garage, being proactive is the best defense to keep your home as safe as possible from fire. Fuels, fluids, and cleaners should be sealed properly, and flammable materials stored away from elements.

If the worst has already happened and a fire broke out, you need to call SERVPRO. We are a professionally trained fire damage remediation company, and we have the tools and knowledge to help you restore your home back to its original condition.
 
Electrical devices in a garage need to be used carefully. Do not overload the circuit box, and unplug any units when not in use. You should also have a fire extinguisher in your garage. Clear any clutter out of your garage, as it makes it safer when you are walking around, but also cuts down on the probability of a fire spreading in the event of an emergency.
 
Flammable liquids need to be stored in small amounts and away from heat sources of any kind such as space heaters, vents, and pilot lights. Also, keep propane tanks outdoors. They are equipped and made sturdy for outdoor storage.
 
After a fire, there are several forms of damage including smoke and soot, plus water damage from putting the fire out. SERVPRO technicians take care of all of it for you, restoring anything salvageable, cleaning up the smoke and soot, and drying out the area and your possessions.
Fires in garages can spread just as quickly, if not faster, than other areas of your home due to the nature of the items stored there. Give SERVPRO a call as soon as the fire is safely out so we can salvage as much as possible.

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration needs. Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage and potential threats, extract and contain the affected area, dry, and restore your property to preloss condition. 

SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-318-6774.

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