With fire prevention month just around the corner in October, learn what you can do to protect your commercial properties from such a destructive disaster.

It’s no surprise that fires can cause serious damage to a residential or commercial property. And while the first step should be to extinguish the blaze, many property owners aren’t prepared for what comes next. The truth is fire damage and smoke damage can come in many forms. But figuring out what to do first, whom to call and how to begin the repair and restoration process can be confusing.

So what does a property owner need to know about fire and smoke damage to help protect their property and ensure they get back up and running as soon as possible?

In most cases, the definition of fire damage is pretty self-explanatory. Fire damage involves anything that is damaged due to heat and flames. This includes any substances, equipment or infrastructure flames may have come in contact with during a fire. Heat can also cause significant damage to a structure and can even damage neighboring properties if they are close enough.

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