Wildfire Damage

10/17/2018 (Permalink)

Let's use the recent California Fires as an example:

The past wildfires that happened in Southern California (a few months ago) are an example that we will use. The impact had grown Santa Ana winds and added fuel to those devastating blazes that were encroaching in that area. According to the New York Times, new fires broke out in Malibu on December 7, with at least 96,000 acres already burned in the Ventura area and 116,000 acres in Los Angeles County. Evacuations have closed hundreds of schools and forced 200,000 neighbors to seek safety. During that time, the “Thomas Fire” in the Ventura area continued to burn with the aid of strong winds. This fire has caused the closure of the 101 freeway and a boil-water advisory was issued for Ventura County. Santa Ana winds- The Santa Ana winds that had enabled the fires to rapidly increase had reached speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour. Also during this time, the National Weather Service had warned of “very rapid fire growth” in that area. SERVPRO Meteorologist Lela Davis said that the Santa Ana winds were already very dry when they reached the Southern California valley, allowing them to quickly pull moisture out of vegetation, increasing the risk for wildfires. For the first time ever, a purple wind warning was issued under the color-coded system used to advise about high winds. This purple warning pushed wind expectations from the “high” category to “extreme”. Ready to help... SERVPRO monitored these wildfire situations closely. Our staffs thoughts were with those neighbors who may have been put in harms’ way during those events.

In many cases, a wildfire can result in a total loss for a home or business, but in others it may be a partial loss, or can result in mild smoke damage. If your home or business is affected by a wildfire, SERVPRO of Coeur d'Alene is Here to Help®. 

About SERVPRO of Coeur d'Alene

SERVPRO of Coeur d'Alene specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

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