Fire and smoke damage cleanup in Yucca Valley

Fire risks in the high desert

Wildfire is part of life on the edges of the basin. In July 2006, the lightning-sparked Sawtooth Complex fire raced through Pioneertown and burned into Yucca Valley and Morongo Valley, scorching roughly 64,000 acres. Even fires that never reach a home can push heavy smoke inside. Indoors, wood stoves, chimneys, space heaters and kitchens cause most house fires.

What a fire restoration provider does

1. Board up and tarp openings.
2. Remove water from firefighting.
3. Clean soot from surfaces, contents and ducts or cooler vents.
4. Treat smoke odor.
5. Rebuild with your insurer.

Wait for the fire department's all-clear before re-entering, and do not run HVAC or coolers until they are checked.