Hoarding Fire in Earlysville?

3/29/2022 (Permalink)

We are trained and certified to clean and restore hoarding scenes in Albemarle County.

Our technicians in Charlottesville are certified to clean and restore dangerous hoarding scenes in Earlysville. According to the National Fire Protection Association, hoarding presents fire danger and impacts first responders.

Why Hoarding Increases Fire Risks

• Cooking is unsafe if flammable items are close to the stove or oven
• Heating units may be too close to things that can burn. They might also be placed on unstable surfaces. If a heater tips over into a pile, it can cause a fire.
• Electrical wiring may be old or worn from the weight of piles. Pests could chew on wires. Damaged wires can start fires.
• Open flames from smoking materials or candles in a home with excess clutter are very dangerous
• Blocked pathways and exits may hinder escape from a fire

How Hoarding Impacts First Responders

• Hoarding puts first responders in harm’s way
• Firefighters cannot move swiftly through a home filled with clutter
• Responders can be trapped in a house when exits are blocked. They can be injured by objects falling from piles.
• The weight of the stored items, especially if water is added to put out a fire, can lead to building collapse
• Fighting fires is very risky in a hoarding home. It is hard to enter the home to provide medical care. The clutter impedes the search and rescue of people and pets.

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When you have fire damage in your Earlysville home or commercial business, our team in Charlottesville is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 434-977-5850.

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