Fire Damage Photo Gallery

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Damaged Electrical Cord Causes Fire in Otay Mesa Home?

Electrical fires are one of the top causes of home fires in the United States, and in many cases, these fires may have been prevented by routinely inspecting your home for visible and hidden electrical hazards. Learn more.

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Comprehensive Fire Damage Restoration Process Used in Otay Mesa?

Our local team in Otay Mesa and San Ysidro follows a comprehensive, seven-step process for restoring fire-damaged properties in Otay Mesa. Learn more.

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Holiday Candle Safety Tips for San Ysidro Families?

Our Otay Mesa and San Ysidro teams wish everyone in San Ysidro a happy holiday season! Learn more.

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Fire Pit Fire Causes Fire Damage in Otay Mesa?

In San Ysidro, many backyards have fire pits. Our local team in Otay Mesa and San Ysidro wants everyone to be safe around fire pits. Learn More.

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Safety Tips for Installing Outdoor Lighting in Otay Mesa?

We spend a lot of time outdoors in Otay Mesa, and many homes have strings of electric lights and special lighting to illuminate outdoor landscaping features. Electrical fires are one of the top causes of fire damage and injury in the United States. Learn more.

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Can Smoke Damage Be Restored in My San Ysidro Home?

Our local team in Otay Mesa and San Ysidro is trained and certified to clean and restore fire-damaged properties of all kinds. Please read our latest blog here to learn more about our fire damage restoration services.

A person is testing a smoke alarm.

How Often Should I Test the Smoke Alarm System in My Home in Otay Mesa?

Fires can break out anytime, and when you have fire damage, you can count on our local team in Otay Mesa and San Ysidro teams to restore the damage “Like it never even happened.” Please read our latest blog here to learn more about smoke alarms.

A person is cutting off a tree limb that is close to the house.

Wildfire Preparation Tips for Otay Mesa Homes?

Do you know what you can do to improve your home’s survivability in a wildfire? Our local Otay Mesa and San Ysidro team wants everyone to be ready for the upcoming wildfire season. Please read our latest blog here to learn more.

A carbon monoxide sensor is mounted on a wall in a home.

Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips for Otay Mesa Homes?

You can rely on our local team in Otay Mesa and San Ysidro to arrive quickly to immediately start the cleanup and restoration process when you have fire damage. Please read our latest blog here to learn about preventing carbon monoxide poisoning.

E-cigarette paraphernalia sits on a table.

Smoking Fire in Otay Mesa?

Do you know that one in twenty home fires are started by smoking materials? SERVPRO® of Otay Mesa/San Ysidro responds to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day. Please read our latest blog here to learn more about smoking safety.

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Home Heating Fire Facts for Otay Mesa?

Do you know that you should have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional? SERVPRO® of Otay Mesa/San Ysidro responds to fire damage emergencies involving heating equipment each year. To learn about heating equipment safety, please read our latest blog here.

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Ember Fire in Otay Mesa?

The Santa Ana winds have left our region dry and vulnerable to fire. SERVPRO® of Otay Mesa/San Ysidro urges everyone to stay vigilant and cautious around fireplaces and firepits. To learn some fire safety tips, read our latest blog here. 

A home is decorated with holiday lights.

Holiday Lights Safety Tips for Otay Mesa?

SERVPRO® of Otay Mesa/San Ysidro has the equipment, training, and experience to clean and restore fire damage. To learn some tips for outdoor electrical safety, read our latest blog here. 

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Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips for San Ysidro?

Do you have a fire extinguisher in your home? SERVPRO® of Otay Mesa/San Ysidro witnesses the difference a fire extinguisher can make in a fire emergency. To learn fire extinguishers and how to operate one, read our latest blog here. 

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Fire-damaged Home in Otay Mesa?

Sometimes fire damage requires extensive repairs before a family can move back into the home. SERVPRO® of Otay Mesa/San Ysidro provides move-outs and pack-outs services when needed. To learn about our move-out services, read our latest blog here. 

A person is plugging a cord into an outlet.

Electrical fire in Otay Mesa?

Electricity makes our lives easier, but it can cause fires, too. SERVPRO® of Otay Mesa/San Ysidro responds to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day, every day of the year. To learn about electrical safety, read our latest blog here. 

Barbeque Safety Tips for Jamul?

Barbeque Safety Tips for Jamul?

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A person is holding up a lint trap from a clothes dryer that is covered in lint.

Dryer Fire Damage in Otay Mesa Home?

Clothes dryer fires are responsible for an average of 13,820 home structure fires each year in the United States. SERVPRO® of Otay Mesa/San Ysidro has a team of fire restoration technicians on call 24-hours a day, every day of the year to respond to fire damage emergencies. To learn more about clothes dryer fires, read our latest blog here. 

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Fire Restoration Experts

Fire and smoke damage is especially destructive, and in many instances, your San Ysidro property will also suffer from water damage from firefighting efforts. SERVPRO of Otay Mesa/San Ysidro specializes in fire and water restoration. We’ve received advanced training in restoration techniques, and we have the experience and specialized equipment to quickly restore your property.

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How to Use Fire Extinguishers in Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro

Here at SERVPRO of  Otay Mesa/San Ysidro we hope you never experience the devastation that comes with fire damage. However, in the event that disaster strikes, be aware that our IICRC certified technicians are qualified in all aspects of cleaning up the damage left by smoke and fire in your Otay Mesa business or residence in Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro.

Fire extinguishers may help prevent fire damage or smoke damage, but only if you know how to use them.

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Different Types of Extinguishers in Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro

Just to be safe, SERVPRO of Otay Mesa/ San Ysidrorecommends you keep, maintain, and know how to use fire extinguishers.  

A fire-extinguisher may prevent fire damage and smoke damage from spreading throughout the office.

If you see a small fire that you can take care of yourself, use the following tips.  If you have any worries, you and everyone else should leave the office and call 9-1-1 when you are outside.

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Tips to Prevent Kitchen Fire in Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro

SERVPRO of Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro understands that cooking equipment is a leading cause of fire damage and fire injuries in your Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro home.

To help prevent fire damage:

  • Never operate the stove or oven when you are tired or have been drinking alcohol
  • Keep flammable items at least three feet from the stove top
  • Do not allow children within two to four feet of the stove or oven
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Safety Tips when using Candles in Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro

SERVPRO of Otay Mesa/ San Ysidro  offers these Tips for Fire Prevention from Candles:

  • Do not let children near candles
  • Make sure candles are not near window curtains or blinds that could catch fire
  • Keep lit candles in safe candle holders
  • Do not leave children alone in a room with lit candles
  • Do not light candles in the bedroom. You might fall asleep. One-third of all candle fires start in the bedroom. 
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Fire Extinguishers Save Lives

Smoke and fire damage is something all of us at SERVPRO of Otay Mesa/San Ysidro would like to see you avoid. In the event the worst happens and you are faced with this kind of disaster, you can count on us to lend a helping hand. We have a team of highly trained professionals to walk with you each step of the way when repairing the damage from smoke, water, and fire in your Otay Mesa/San Ysidro home.

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Smoke Alarms Keep You Safe

Smoke alarms can help to save lives. Make sure that smoke alarms are mounted outside of every sleeping space and in common areas. 

In addition to having them mounted, make sure that you change the batteries every six months.