This soot is caused by a kitchen fire in San Bernardino. Usually smoke can spread burnt debris around but luckily, this did not travel too far in the home. Unfortunately, it did affect some areas in the house where our SERVPRO of Alhambra team was able to clean up. If you experience anything like this and have a hard time getting rid of the smoke smell or soot, call SERVPRO of Alhambra to give you a free estimate at (626)283-5875!

The smoke from a fire usually carries around debris from what is getting burned to wherever the smoke travels. In this case, a small kitchen fire sent soot around the house and unfortunately got upstairs as well. If you experience anything like this and have a hard time getting rid of the smoke smell or soot, call SERVPRO of Alhambra to give you a free estimate at (626)283-5875!

When it is properly used, the microwave is safe and convenient for heating a variety of foods in a short time. However, if you don't follow proper microwave safety, your appliance can cause painful burns and become a potential fire hazard. Before using a new microwave oven, make sure you know the correct operating procedures and safety precautions. In order to avoid the risk of a fire, you should never attempt to heat articles that are not approved for use in microwave ovens.

On the ground floor of a three story building, a warehouse fire started as a result of carelessness. The massive fire spread up to the floors above it which were apartment buildings that were currently being rented out. SERVPRO of Alhambra arrived to not only handle the fire and soot damage but water damage that came from trying to put the fire out. 

After any fire damage situation, your primary focus should be safety first. You need to check with members of the fie department to sure it is safe to stay in the house. You should try to limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets. Call SERVPRO to professionally clean up the soot particles and remove the smoke odor before instead of attempting to do it yourself. 

Cooking fires are the most common cause of home fires and home injuries. The number one cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. It's important to be alert to prevent cooking fires. All of our SERVPRO technicians are trained in cleaning up significant smoke and soot damage.