The aftermath of a kitchen fire in Solana Beach that affected multiple nearby units. Fire damage can be very destructive and stressful. Since fire damage is unpredictable there is no way to truly prepare for the damage that will occur. What you can control is who helps you with the damages; SERVPRO of Del Mar has highly trained staff and equipment to help the process go as smoothly as possible.

This was the result of a fire in San Diego. Batteries exploded in the garage igniting a fire, which in turned spread to the living area and to the adjacent residence, before firefighters were able to extinguish it. After a smoke or fire damage, ceilings, walls, woodwork, carpeting and floors will often need a meticulous cleaning. Your SERVPRO professional will pretest to establish the extent of damage, and then use the specialized products necessary to clean and protect the surfaces of the structure. Any restorable contents in the affected areas will be professionally cleaned, deodorized, and brought back to its previous condition.

Did you know that 230 people, on average, go to the emergency room every day with firework related emergencies around the 4th of July? 

To avoid injuries and accidents this year; here are some firework safety tips. 

- Do not try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully. 

- Do not mishandle pieces of fireworks after an event, as they may be still ignited and able to explode. In addition, make sure they are disposed of properly.

- Keep a bucket of water or garden hose handy in case of fire or mishap. 

- Make sure fireworks are legal (& safe) in your area before buying and using them. 

- Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks. 

For more information, you can visit www.cpsc.gov/fireworks 

SERVPRO of Del Mar would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responder units across the Country, for their continued hard work, and the protection they provide their communities with every day. “Bravery is not the absence of fear but action in the face of fear.” Thank you for your service, my security, your bravery, my peace, your courage, my protection, your sacrifice, my safety, and the times you have risked everything; you are appreciated.