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Pike, Floyd & Knott counties Smoke and Soot Cleanup

10/17/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO ad smoke & soot SERVPRO team members are specially trained in methods that effectively remove extensive smoke and soot residues.

Smoke and Soot Damage Can Cause a Pervasive Odor in Your Home


Smoke and soot is very invasive and can penetrate various cavities within your home, causing hidden damage and odor. Our smoke damage expertise and experience allows us to inspect and accurately assess the extent of the damage to develop a comprehensive plan of action.

Smoke and soot facts:
Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor.
The type of smoke may greatly affect the restoration process.

Different Types of Smoke


There are two different types of smoke–wet and dry. As a result, there are different types of soot residue after a fire. Before restoration begins, SERVPRO of Pike, Floyd & Knott county will test the soot to determine which type of smoke damage occurred. The cleaning procedures will then be based on the information identified during pretesting.

Here is some additional information:

  • Wet Smoke – Plastic and Rubber
    Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.
  • Dry Smoke – Paper and Wood
    Fast burning, high temperatures, heat rises therefore smoke rises.
  • Protein Fire Residue – Produced by evaporation of material rather than from a fire
    Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes, extreme pungent odor.

Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage. We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care.

Have Questions about Fire, Smoke, or Soot Damage?
Call Us Today (606) 886-3826

Safely Spring Into the New Season

2/21/2022 (Permalink)

As the ground begins to thaw and the flowers start to bloom, it's time once again to reset our home for a new year! Soon we'll be moving our clocks forward and tidying our spaces, but one task that can't be overlooked is replacing the batteries around our homes. Regularly ensuring that important items like smoke/fire alarms have working batteries is imperative to keeping your home and loved ones safe throughout the entire year. Check out these simple tips to prepare your home for the new year:

  • Ensure you have smoke alarms in every bedroom on every level of your home.
  • Place smoke alarms away from doors, windows, walls, or air ducts that could prevent them from functioning properly.
  • Check the effectiveness of your smoke alarm monthly, ensuring batteries are working and alarms are in the appropriate areas.
  • Replace the batteries in your smoke alarms yearly, or more if necessary

By following these tips, you are putting the safety of your home and loved ones first. We hope you never have to encounter issues like smoke and fire damage, but know we are here to help if you do! Contact the professionals here at SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, and Knott Counties and let us make your damage "Like it never even happened."

Repairing Fire Damaged Documents

2/10/2022 (Permalink)

At SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, and Knott Counties, we are not only able to recover your fire-damaged goods such as clothes, shoes, and stuffed animals, but also your more delicate possessions like fire-damaged documents, art, and other priceless items!


There are various stages of our cleaning process for your damaged documents. It starts with separating each document page by page to remove any excess soot, dirt, or other contaminants. Many times, the affected documents or personal items have been impacted by these contaminants and lingering smells. When this happens, it is crucial that these items be cleaned and deodorized correctly before they are returned to you. If the smell is not removed from your possessions, they will re-contaminate your clean home once again!


Fire damage can be tough, but that's why the professionals at SERVPRO® are here to help! Let us make your fire-damaged documents and items just like new again. Call us today at (606) 886-3826 and let's get to work!

Handling Fire Damage in Your Home

2/7/2022 (Permalink)

Fires can be devastating, especially in your home. If you or your loved ones ever experience fire or smoke damage, here are a few helpful DO's and DON'Ts to handle your situation with ease!

What To Do Post-Fire

  • Change HVAC filters.
  • Place clean cloths/towels on any carpet, rugs, or upholstery in trafficked areas.
  • Limit movement within the home to prevent excess soot particles from becoming embedded in carpets or upholstery.
  • Keep hands clean and/or gloved to ensure no further damage to upholstery, walls, and woodwork.
  • Wash both sides of leaves on all affected houseplants.
  • If you experience loss of electricity, be sure to empty the freezer and refrigerator and prop the doors open.

What NOT To Do Post-Fire

  • Don't send any clothing or other garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning could set the smoke odor in permanently.
  • Don't try to wash any walls or painted surfaces of your home.
  • Don't try to shampoo the carpet or upholstery of your home.
  • Don't try to clean any electrical appliances in your home that may have been close to fire, heat, or water.
  • Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet for any reason. The wiring within your home may be damaged.

When you're dealing with fire or smoke damage in your home, call the professionals here at SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, and Knott Counties today at (606) 886-3826.

Properly Using a Fire Extinguisher

2/3/2022 (Permalink)

Learn how to use your fire extinguisher before it's too late!

When it comes to protecting your family and loved ones, there are important steps you must take to be prepared for an emergency, especially an unexpected fire! One of those steps includes having a fire extinguisher readily available in your home, as well as knowing how to properly use it. To make this process an easy one, try using the acronym P.A.S.S. when learning to use your fire extinguisher:

  • P: PULL the pin
  • A: AIM the nozzle at the base of the fire
  • S: SQUEEZE the handle to release the fire extinguishing agent
  • S: SWEEP the nozzle from side to side until the fire appears to be out

Be prepared for your next fire emergency! Use these P.A.S.S. tips to safely and appropriately use your home's fire extinguisher.

Pro-Tip: Clean Your Dryer Vents!

1/15/2022 (Permalink)

When you imagine the possibility of a fire starting in your home, you probably think of a kitchen fire, electrical fire, or cigarette fire, which are all very common. What you probably don't think of is the unexpected place in your home that actually causes over 34% of home fires every year: your dryer vents.


Although it may seem like something small, the damage a dryer vent fire can cause is nothing to be underestimated. Failure to clean drying vents is causing an increase in fire damage within homes every single year.


We turn the dryer on before bed, when leaving home, or even when leaving on vacation without thinking twice about the damage it could cause -- until the damage is done. If dryer vents are not properly cleaned before every use, built-up particles could ignite and start a dryer fire in your home.


Keep your home clean and damage-free by taking the time to clean out your dryer vent. It's always better to be safe than sorry! If you do experience fire damage, we've got your back here at SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, and Knott Counties.

The Importance of Fire Alarms

11/29/2021 (Permalink)

It's that special time of year again when we find families coming together to light the Menorah or hang stockings by the fireplace with glee! As you're spending this time with your loved ones, the last thing you're thinking about is a possible fire hazard until it's too late.


The possibility of a fire is always there and it's better to be safe than sorry! The best way to stay prepared is to have a fire/smoke alarm in your home. Keeping an updated and working fire alarm is crucial when it comes to keeping you and your loved ones safe.


From 2009 to 2013 alone, smoke alarms sounded in over half (53%) of home fires that were reported to U.S. fire departments. The death rate per 100 reported home fires was over twice as high in homes with no functioning fire alarm versus in homes with functioning fire alarms (information obtained from the American Red Cross and local fire departments).


Don't let a fire ruin your holiday! Stay safe this season by adding a smoke alarm to your home or simply by updating and testing your current one to ensure it's functioning properly. Keeping your family safe is the #1 priority and fire alarms help do that!


If you're one of the unlucky few that does experience a house fire, have no fear! Our service professionals here at SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, and Knott Counties are ready to help you restore your home to its former glory. Give us a call at our office today for more information!

SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties

8/21/2019 (Permalink)

Trust our customers opinion of SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties.

Trust your local specialists. 

Residents of Prestonsburg, Pikeville, Inez, and surrounding areas: we are a local company that can get to you faster during any size disaster. 

SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties is certified and extensively trained in smoke and soot damage clean-up. We know that not all fire damage can take down a whole structure. We are concerned with getting you our help for cleaning the smoke and soot damage left behind. When you have beloved items in your home or business that are covered in that smoke smell --you want it cleaned. 

When smoke damage occurs it can feel like the smell and odors will never leave. That's why you leave it in the hands of a trusted professional.

Call SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, and Knott Counties today at 606-886-3826.

Fire Damage Restoration --we are Here to Help!

8/13/2019 (Permalink)

Often times when we think of fire damage, the images that first come to mind are of burning roofs, buildings, or the remnants of a house left behind.  But what about the contents inside?

 Those sentimental items passed down from generation to generation or even the everyday items in our homes we take for granted.  At SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties, contents restoration is something we pride ourselves on.  We are able to provide inventory services, packing services, temporary storage in a climate controlled building with insurance coverage, as well as cleaning and deodorizing.

SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties is also able to provide in-house laundry and soft contents restoration.  We are able to work with our clients to restore wood items, electronics, appliances, art, documents and books and can even assist with saving old home videos.  If you are affected by fire or soot, call us at SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties for all of your content needs.

Here's Why There is No Such Thing as a Small Fire

5/6/2019 (Permalink)

We know it sounds scary. A fire in one small area of you home can bring damages to every single surface throughout your entire home. 

We want to stress that there is no such thing as a small fire. It does not matter the size of the fire --every single thing smoke can touch can be damaged. The fire may not spread, but the smoke damage will. There are cases of smoke damage where the smoke odor has lasted for years. 

We want to make sure before you bring more damage to your home that you call the professionals to help. We have worked for over ten years in the smoke damage profession. 

We want to take care of your beloved items, because a loss to you, is a loss to us. 

The Leading Cause of House Fires

4/25/2019 (Permalink)

It is probably no surprise that the leading cause of house fires is cooking. Everyone has to cook food to live at some point, so here a few common mistakes to avoid so that you do not have a house fire. 

1. Keep towels and potholders away from the stove. It is always good to make sure to keep them away at least two hours after cooking. 

2. Avoid using oils and greases that can pop or crackle when they are hot. This can burn you or anyone else in a close distance in the kitchen. 

3. NEVER leave a stove unattended. It may seem like everything is okay for the moment, but cooking can be unreliable and something can happen in a second. 

Keep your family safe, and you can think of these tips next time you step up to the stove. 

Smoking and Heating Systems Cause Fire Damage

4/25/2019 (Permalink)

There are a variety of things that can cause fire damage. Two of those are smoking and heating systems. Smoking in your home puts your home and safety at risk. The National Fire Protection Association reports that smoking in your home leads to more house fire deaths than any other cause for house fires. You can prevent this type of damage. 

Help your local fire department out, and make sure if you are going to smoke, to keep it outside. 

Another common cause of fire damage our heating systems. When the cold weather sets in we all grab out heaters out and put them whoever necessary to heat up our space. Heaters are great ways to warm areas at a low cost, but make sure you are being safe. Keep heaters away from any kind of hanging fabric, make sure not to leave a space heater on when you are not in the room, and ALWAYS make sure a heater is turned off.

Keep these tips in mind to keep fires from your home.

It's Space Heater Season

10/11/2018 (Permalink)

It is that time of year when fall leaves turn to snowflakes and you need to bring that space heater out of the closet. 

It does not matter which type of space heater you use but, follow these safety tips from the NFPA to reduce the chances of fires and injury:

  • Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from a space heater.
  • Have a three-foot zone around space heaters for children and never use a space heater in a child's bedroom.
  • Run power cords on top of carpet and step over them to avoid abrading the cord. Do not use extension cords.
  • Turn off space heaters when going to bed or leaving a room.
  • Do not use a space heater in a damp or wet area unless it's specifically made for that purpose.
  • Turn space heaters off before leaving the room or going to bed.

Follow these tips to stay safe this winter! 

Tips to Stay Safe During Halloween

10/4/2018 (Permalink)

Halloween is just around the corner. We deal with fire damages every day, but we do not want you to have to. There are many factors that contribute to emergencies during Halloween, but there are ways to prevent them.

Here are some simple tips to keep you and your family safe during this spooky season: 

  • Keep decorations far away from open flames.
  • Try a battery-operated candle or glow stick in jack-o'-lanterns.
  • Use flashlights as alternatives to candles or torch lights when decorating walkways and yards.
  • Choose costumes that don't require long-trailing fabric.
  • Talk to your children and remind them to stay away from open flames, including jack-o'-lanterns with candles inside.

We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween!

SERVPRO: The fire damage cleanup specialists.

8/29/2018 (Permalink)

Residents of Prestonsburg, Pikeville, Inez, and surrounding areas: if you have smoke, soot, or fire damage caused by a fire in your home or business, you need a professional. 

SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties is certified and extensively trained in smoke and soot damage clean-up. We know that not all fire damage can take down a whole structure. We are concerned with getting you our help for cleaning the smoke and soot damage left behind. When you have beloved items in your home or business that are covered in that smoke smell --you want it cleaned. 

We have a team of technicians who do just that! We have an ESPORTA machine that cleans clothes, stuffed animals, hats, shoes, and other materials. This machine will make your smoke or soot damage "Like it never even happened. "

Call SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, and Knott Counties today at 606-886-3826.

Hotel Fire in Prestonsburg

6/14/2018 (Permalink)

Most people know SERVPRO for residential fire and water damage cleanup. SERVPRO also has the means and resources to clean commercial properties too that have damage from a fire or wate

SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties got a call for a severe fire damage at a hotel in Prestonsburg, Kentucky. 

The walls and ceilings were damaged in the fire creating soot bubbles and other residue that could not be removed with regular cleaning. 

We have special technique called Ice Blasting that removes this kind of damage from commercial properties. 

SERVPRO is equipped to handle any size loss at any time for our customers. Call SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties with your commercial fire damage. We'll make it "Like it never even happened." 

Got Smoke Odor? SERVPRO has your back!

6/14/2018 (Permalink)

Often time the first question SERVPRO gets on a fire or smoke loss is – can you ever get this odor out? Yes!  The highly trained staff at SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties have many tools and techniques that they have perfected to help our customers. 

The first step to any odor elimination process is to remove the source, the smoke odor may linger much longer until after that step is completed. 

We have experience in odor elimination in rental units, vehicles, RVs, businesses, commercial buildings and of course with any fire or smoke damage.  Let the odor elimination experts at SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties help you make that odor and smoke damage "Like it never even happened."

Fire Damages- Ranging from Soot Filled Documents to Art

5/1/2018 (Permalink)

Here at SERVPRO® of SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties --we don't just recover fire damaged goods like stuffed animals, clothes, or shoes. Our team of trained technicians can restore fire damaged documents, art, and other priceless items. 

We have various stages of cleaning for your documents. We will separate them page by page and remove excess dirt, soot, or other contaminants caused by the fire. 

Often times, these documents or items could have been impacted by other smells or contaminants that need to be cleaned and deodorized before being returned to you. Deodorization is a top service for SERVPRO, because if you don't have the smell removed from your items, they will re-contaminant your home once returned. A home that has already been cleaned and deodorized of all contaminants. 

We want to make your fire damaged items like new again, and we work hard for our customers.

Have a fire damaged item? Call SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties today! 

Dryer Vent Safety for your Home

5/1/2018 (Permalink)

We all know about the kitchen fires, the cigarette fires, and the electrical fires that cause severe damage in homes. There is another kind of fire that causes over 34% of home fires each year: Dryer Vents. Failure to clean these drying vents are causing more and more fire damage in homes each year. 

According to our friends at FEMA, during the peak months of fall and winter they are even more likely to occur in your home. 

The facts do not lie,  FEMA reports: "2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss." That's a staggering statistic. 

Keep your home safe during the winter season and year around by keeping those dryer vents nice and clean! 

What to Do When a Fire Occurs on Thanksgiving Until Help Arrives

11/13/2017 (Permalink)

Fire, soot, and smoke damage in the Prestonsburg, Pikeville, Hindman, Martin, or Elkhorn City area: call us today!

SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties wants to keep you and your family safe for the holiday season. We know that during one of the busiest cooking days of the year it’s easy to get distracted. If a fire does occur in your home, here’s what you can do until help arrives:

  • Limit movement in the home so you don’t spread soot
  • Place cleans towels over high traffic areas and upholstery
  • Place aluminum foil between furniture legs and wet carpet
  • Coat chrome faucets and trim with petroleum jelly or oil

We hope these tips help you and your beloved home items stay safe until help arrives. SERVPRO is a highly trained professional team of restoration specialists who can make your fire, soot, and smoke damage “Like it never even happened.”

Summer went by in a flash, before you can blink Thanksgiving will be knocking on your door!

10/6/2017 (Permalink)

We hope you don't have to, but if you do SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties is here to help with you fire, soot, and smoke damage!

Thanksgiving is a time for giving, but also a time to stay safe. With the turkey roasting, children laughing, and family members gathered close: SERVPRO and the American Red Cross are here to keep your family safe! Here are some cooking safety tips for your Thanksgiving holiday:

  • keeps fire alarm batteries up to date
  • keep potholders and containers at least three feet from heat sources
  • avoid loose clothing and long sleeves while cooking

We hope you don’t have to call us, but if you do, remember SERVPRO cleans fire, smoke, and soot damages. We even have special equipment to clean your soft contents that are impacted by fire damages. Residents of Prestonsburg, Pikeville, and Hindman: SERVPRO is here to help with your restoration needs!

Residents of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties --SERVPRO is attending this year’s Fire School in Pikeville!

9/1/2017 (Permalink)

Pikeville Fire School will take place on Sept. 8,9, & 10th. SERVPRO will be there, and we are always here to help with fire, soot, and smoke damages.

First responders in our community go through different experiences to prepare them to provide their services to citizens. One of them being fire school for firefighters that occurs all over the state. For many years, SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties has partnered with the Pikeville/ Pike fire school, and we are a vendor again this year during the three-day event. This year the event takes place on September 8,9, and 10th. It’s important for SERVPRO to partake in such an event since we clean up fire damages, so we know the risks involved. This event provides the training for firefighters to combat fires and help the community even more. We are so thankful for our first responders, and we look forward to participating in this event again for another year.

We hope a fire doesn’t happen in your home, but if it should call SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties at (606) 886-3826 --to clean and restore fire, soot, or smoke damages.

Having the right equipment during a fire can save your home –and your life!

6/16/2017 (Permalink)

P.A.S.S.- Use these tips to keep your family and home safe from fire and fire damages!

Fires and fire damage are common tragedies among homeowners. But, there are ways to lessen the damage. SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties is Here to Help so fires don’t ruin your summer. One is having a proper fire extinguisher --especially, during grilling season. Make sure you follow these rules from our friends at the American Red Cross when it comes to having a good extinguisher:

  • Always have more than one working extinguisher in your home.
  • Install extinguishers high on the wall and away from any heat sources.
  • If an extinguisher doesn’t work on a fire immediately, drop it and get out. Most portable extinguishers empty in 8 seconds.
  • Make sure the gauge on your extinguisher is properly charged.

Once you have the right fire extinguisher, always remember PASS:

P- Pull the pin and hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you.

A- Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.

S- Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly

S- Sweep the nozzle from side to side.

We hope these tips keep fires and fire damage from your homes. But, if you have fire damage and need SERVPRO, we are always Here to Help. Call SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties at (606) 886-3826.

It’s not time to change the clocks back, but it is time to change your smoke alarms!

6/16/2017 (Permalink)

It's always that time of year to check your smoke alarms! Don't let a fire or fire damage keep you from your home!

Smoke alarms can improve the safety of your home a significant amount when it comes to fires. A fire can happen at any time, and you will want to make sure you and your family are safe. Here are a few tips from the American Red Cross on how to update your smoke alarms to keep your family and home safe before a fire ignites: 

  • Have a smoke alarm on every level of your home and in every bedroom.
  • Keep smoke alarms away from windows, doors, walls, or ducts that can stop your alarms from working properly.
  • Check your smoke alarm monthly.
  • Replace smoke alarm batteries every year, or more if needed.

Keeping your family safe is the main priority to having a properly working smoke alarm; but fires can also cause hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars’ worth of damage every year. There is soot, smoke, and even water damage when it comes to a bad fire. The faster you know there is a fire, the faster you can get it put out. Visit: www.redcross.org to learn more tips on how to keep your home safe in case of a fire.

Experienced Contents Restoration Services

5/5/2017 (Permalink)

Often times when we think of fire damage, the images that first come to mind are of burning roofs, buildings, or the remnants of a house left behind.  But what about the contents inside?  Those sentimental items passed down from generation to generation or even the everyday items in our homes we take for granted.  At SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties, contents restoration is something we pride ourselves on.  We are able to provide inventory services, packing services, temporary storage in a climate controlled building with insurance coverage, as well as cleaning and deodorizing. SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties is also able to provide in-house laundry and soft contents restoration.  If you need an item while it’s in storage, no problem!  Stop by our facility any time and allow us to prepare those items for you.  We are able to work with our clients to restore wood items, electronics, appliances, art, documents and books and can even assist with saving old home videos.  If you are affected by fire or soot, call us at SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties for all of your content needs.

Smoke Odor Elimination – No Problem!

5/5/2017 (Permalink)

Often time the first question SERVPRO gets on a fire or smoke loss is – can you ever get this odor out? Yes we can!  The highly trained staff at SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties have many tools and techniques at their disposal.  While the first step to any odor elimination process is to remove the source, the smoke odor may linger much longer after that step is completed.  Whether it’s from a fire damage, burnt items in the kitchen or even just years of cigarette smoke – eliminating that odor is one of our specialties!  We have experience in odor elimination in rental units, vehicles, RVs, businesses, commercial buildings and of course with any fire or smoke damage.  Let the odor elimination experts at SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties help you today with any smoke odor issues you may be facing.

Home Fire Damage Peaks During Holiday Season

11/23/2015 (Permalink)

As the holiday season approaches and families gear up for decorating their homes and hosting large gatherings of friends and family, Anthony Roberts of SERVPRO of Pike, Floyd & Knott Counties reminds homeowners to take note of some sobering statistics about home fire safety from the National Fire Prevention Association: 

  • Cooking equipment is the leading cause of home structure fires. The three peak days for home cooking fires are Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and Christmas Eve.1
  • Candles fires peak in December. The top three days for candles fires are Christmas Day, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.2  

    • “These statistics are a serious reminder of how the excitement of holiday entertaining can quickly turn into a life-altering fire or even a tragic injury or death,” says Roberts. “While glowing candles and elaborate meals set the stage for a great holiday get-together, homeowners need to exercise extra care in controlling the dangerous potential for fires.” 

    According to the NFPA3, unattended cooking is by far the leading cause of home cooking fires, with frying posing the greatest fire risk and electric ranges posing a higher risk than gas ranges. Range top cooking in general started the majority of home cooking fires and caused 86 percent of related civilian deaths for the reporting period.

    While incidents of candle fires peaked in 2001 and have been falling since, candles are still one of the top 10 causes of U.S. home fires, according to the NFPA. As with cooking fires, unattended or abandoned candles account for a large portion of candle fires–almost 20 percent–but the most frequent cause of candle fires is placing the candle too close to something that can burn, like curtains, decorations or furniture. 

    “It’s easy to see why cooking and candle fires both peak during the holiday season,” says Roberts, “and it’s also easy to see why homeowners need to take extra care when decorating their homes or entertaining. A moment’s inattention at the stove or a guest repositioning a candle on a tabletop may be all it takes to turn the festivities into a fight to save property and lives. While our business is fire and water damage restoration and we stand ready to help at a moment’s notice if disaster does strike, our sincere hope is that our friends and neighbors will enjoy a fire-free and festive holiday season.” 

    For more fire prevention tips and information about fire and water damage restoration services, please visit www.SERVPRO.com. For more information on SERVPRO of Pike, Floyd & Knott Counties, please contact Anthony Roberts at (606)886-3826 or marketing@SERVPROpikeky.com.

    1 http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/causes/cooking

    2 http://www.nfpa.org/research/reports-and-statistics/fire-causes/candles

    3 http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/holidays/put-a-freeze-on-winter-fires 

    About SERVPRO

    Founded in 1967, the SERVPRO Franchise System is a national leader and provider of fire and water cleanup and restoration services and mold mitigation and remediation. SERVPRO’s professional services network of nearly 1,700 individually owned and operated Franchises responds to property damage emergencies ranging from small individual disasters to multi-million dollar losses. Providing coverage in the United States and Canada, the SERVPRO System has established relationships with major insurance companies and commercial clients, as well as individual homeowners.