Tips to Prevent Holiday Fires for Property Owners

Tips to Prevent Holiday Fires for Property Owners in Greater Cleveland & Akron

PuroClean’s Paramedics of Property Damage Warn Residents of Dangers of Holiday Fires

The winter holidays are a time for celebration, which leads to more cooking, home decorating, entertaining and an increased risk of fire, in particular, resulting from decorative candles. In 2004, 14 percent of candle fires occurred in December, almost twice the regular monthly average. According to the National Fire Protection Association, an estimated 17,200 home fires started by candles were reported to public fire departments during the holiday season in 2004. These fires resulted in an estimated 200 civilian deaths, 1,540 civilian injuries and an estimated direct property loss of $200 million.

PuroClean, known as “The Paramedics of Property Damage,” is a professional mitigation company specializing in property remediation after a home or commercial structure has been damaged by fire and smoke. We experience an increased number of fire mitigation calls throughout the holiday season. The source of many of these fires is typically attributed to holiday decorations. Property owners should keep a careful watch on candles being used to decorate for holiday celebrations.

Coping with the aftermath of a fire during the holidays is one of the most stressful events imaginable for home owners. It is important to remember this time of year to carefully monitor all holiday candles, lights and trees.

If property is damaged by a fire during holiday festivities, it is important to call a restoration professional immediately. On call 24 hours a day, even on holidays, Cruz of PuroClean says the faster the response to a property damaged by fire and smoke, the greater the chance of saving property and possessions and minimizing claims.

About PuroClean
PuroClean is a leader in property damage restoration and has earned the trust of property owners, insurance professionals and home service providers throughout the United States and Canada since 2001. Backed by a comprehensive network of over 160 franchise offices and a national training and business support center, each PuroClean office responds promptly to property emergencies demonstrating a high degree of professionalism and compassion. PuroClean technicians are thoroughly screened, insured and trained in utilizing the latest in mitigation technology and procedures throughout the remediation process while operating under a strict code of ethics. In addition to serving the needs of property owners, PuroClean offers hundreds of continuing education classes each year to insurance professionals and property service providers nationwide. For more information on PuroClean, please contact George Cruz at 866-944-7876 or visit www.PuroCleanProServices.com.