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Garage Fire/Smoke Damage in Sunset Hills, MO

Garage fire that resulted from a cooking utensil that was still connected to power. The photos show what the damages looked like Before and After SERVPRO Restoration Services.

In every fire, some surfaces will become deeply embedded with soot and smoke odors while others will be less affected. The high temperatures generated by combustion create expansion of the air, forcing smoke-laden air deep into cracks, crevices and outside walls, glass and metallic fixtures.

Metallic surfaces can become magnetized when heated. Smoke particles, which also carry electrical charges, are attracted to the screw heads and other metallic fasteners used to fix drywall and other materials to a stud wall. Some restorers refer to the soot-outlined fasteners as "nail pops."