Hidden Damage In An Office Kitchen Fire

2/11/2022 (Permalink)

Everyone makes mistakes.  And for one Norwalk employee, their mistake started a fire in their office building’s kitchen.  They accidentally put something with metal in the microwave, which sparked and caused a small fire in the kitchen.  Once the fire department came and assured everyone that it was safe, employees went back to work.

But days after the fire, it still had the odor of smoke throughout the floor that the small fire had been on.  That’s because even though the fire had been minor, and no structural damage had occurred, there was invisible damage that was not taken care of.  Of course, flames and heat are cause for considerable concern when dealing with a fire in an office setting.  But all types of fire and smoke damage must be accounted for.

Odors that result from smoke and fire sink into porous materials in the environment, such as drywall and cloth furniture.  This residue almost always needs to be professionally cleaned, both because of the techniques and tools used in the process.  SERVPRO of Norwalk/Wilton was called in by the building maintenance staff, and we were able to rid the building of the foul odor within a matter of hours.

It is important to contact a certified fire and smoke damage remediation professional as soon as you are aware of damage. SERVPRO of Norwalk/Wilton has over 30 years of experience working with people who need damage restoration at their business property.  If you have any type of commercial property damage, call us immediately at 203.324.1642.