The Dangerous Progression of House Fires | SERVPRO of Bellevue

12/22/2023 (Permalink)

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Suffering a house fire is perhaps one of the scariest possibilities that a homeowner could experience. The sheer danger alone is enough to keep you up at night, not to mention the potential for significant and widespread damage. 

Unfortunately, thousands of house fires happen every year in the United States, and it could happen to you when you least expect it. Knowing how to get out of your home quickly is the most important fire safety information that you need to have. 

Once a Fire Starts 

House fires can start anywhere in your home at any point. A single forgotten candle, a kitchen mishap or even a grill fire that got out of control can lead to a serious situation. 

Once a fire starts, it will spread quickly and start to consume everything in its path:

• After 30 seconds, a small flame will start to lick up the walls and consume curtains, cabinets and other flammable materials. 
• After one minute, smoke will start to fill the room. 
• After two minutes, the smoke and fire can make the entire room go black, which can disorient you. 
• After five minutes, your entire home could be engulfed in flames, making escape really difficult or even impossible. 

How to Get Out Safely  

Your family should have a fire escape plan for your home, and this plan should be reviewed and practiced regularly so that everyone in your family understands what to do in an emergency. If you are in the room when the fire breaks out, exit quickly using the nearest door or window and call 911. 

If you have to work your way through your home in order to get out, stay low below the smoke line and crawl if you have to in order to get out safely.

The faster you are able to get out, the safer you and your family will be. Toxic chemicals in fire smoke can disorient you and even make you sleepy, which can be really dangerous if you get stuck in a room or in your home somewhere. Once you are out, find your family at your predetermined meeting location and call 911. 

Recovering After a Fire
Once the authorities have arrived and put out the fire, the reality of your situation will probably start to set in. House fires can cause extreme damage all over your home, so choosing a reliable company to help you recover can ensure a complete restoration.

That’s where SERVPRO of Bellevue comes into play! Our fire damage restoration team can help you recover from top to bottom. We will remove damaged debris, clean the affected area and tackle any stubborn smoke odors with ease. We will ensure a complete recovery for you no matter how extensive your house fire has become. 

Suffered a house fire? Call SERVPRO of Bellevue day or night.