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Los Angeles Fire Damage Cleanup

Not all fires, most do not, level a structure, but simply cause cosmetic and ancillary damage like noxious odors. If a fire in a Los Angeles attic is quickly extinguished and the water removed, and dehumidifiers dry out the space, then SERVPRO technicians can use a process called "ice-blasting" to remove carbonized build-up to the exposed lumber. Pressurized CO2 pellets physically rasp the burnt residue from the exposed raw wood. This efficient, inexpensive methodology requires no addition water through the use of pressure washers and limits the wood from absorbing additional moisture. The After Photo shows partial rasping. OCT, odor control technicians can also use hydroxyl generators to neutralize any lingering smells from the smoke.