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Fire & Smoke

After a house fire: soot, smoke odor, what can be saved, and how fire and smoke damage restoration works.

Everything in Fire & Smoke

09/30/2026
Smoke and Soot After a Nearby Wildfire
A wildfire miles away can leave smoke, ash and odor in a house the fire never touched. How it gets in, what EPA and CDC advise, and when to call a professional.
09/29/2026
Smoke Damage You Can't See, and Why the Smell Comes Back
Smoke leaves residue in walls, ducts and fabrics long after the flames are out. Why the odor returns on humid days, and what real smoke restoration involves.
09/29/2026
What Can Be Saved After a House Fire
After a fire, some belongings can be cleaned and restored and some cannot. How to sort them, what a pack-out is, and what to do about food, papers and electronics.