The Dangerous Effects of Fire and Smoke

10/30/2017 (Permalink)

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When a fire breaks out, inhaling smoke is one of the most dangerous factors that can incapacitate people. This smoke creates a very harmful residue in the material of our clothing, furniture, and various other household items. As house fires spread, they create very toxic fumes and eliminate the amount of breathable air in the home.

A house fire can be substantially damaging to its structure, but it can very easily harm the people inside. The smoke contains toxins, in the form of vapors, that are easily inhaled or seep in through the pores in our skin. These tiny particles invade our digestive and respiratory systems, poisoning the body. They can even include minute burning property that can become trapped in our eyes, causing very hurtful irritation.

The gases spreading through the house in the midst of the smoke are some of the most dangerous and damaging toxins. When some materials are burned, such as vinyl, they can produce carbon monoxide, hydrogen, cyanide, and phosgene, which are very dangerous off-gasses.

In order to prevent inhaling smoke, placing smoke detectors in every room in your home or office is a very efficient measure to protect you and your loved ones. Carbon monoxide detectors are also a great safety measure to limit the amount of harmful exposure in case of a gas leak in your home.

Fire damage is always a very devastating and stressful experience for your home and your family. It is easy to place yourself in the hands of uncaring professionals, just looking to make money cleaning up your loss. Here at SERVPRO, we strive for a very respectful, empathetic attitude to make sure you, your family, and your precious belongings are in caring hands.

SERVPRO of Deridder, Leesville, and Vinton is a team of highly trained experts in water, mold, and fire remediation. We are locally owned and operated, so when you call us, we can guarantee fast, friendly, and effective service for all of your remediation needs.