Kitchen Fires

8/12/2022 (Permalink)

The damage that the soot from the fire caused on the stairs.

We recently received a job involving fire damage. The fire took place in the kitchen and was caused by a pan left on the stove unsupervised. The kitchen, living rooms, and bedrooms were affected by the smoke and soot. Thankfully the home wasn't completely lost and the homeowner reached out to SERVPRO of South Pasadena/San Marino for mitigation. The kitchen area is one of the leading causes of fires. Some things to be aware of to lessen the chances when cooking are

• Don’t leave stove unattended when cooking
• Keep up with stove maintenance; prevents a malfunction
• Make sure there are no gas leaks
• Clean the stove regularly; make sure there is no grease
• Don't set the flame level to unnecessary levels
• If you cook with high heat pay closer attention 
• Keep flammable items away 
• Use appropriate cooking utensils
• Be aware of your surroundings

Fire damages are never fun to deal with. Doing some preventative maintenance and being aware of what's happening around your home are great ways to decrease the chances of a fire taking place. In the unfortunate event that one does bring damage to your property then SERVPRO of South Pasadena/San Marino is here to help. We specialize in dealing with fire damage. We can be reached at (626) 852-9922. We are also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.