Powerful Lightning Storms in Brunswick Can Lead to Housefires

5/23/2022 (Permalink)

Lightning bolts are estimated to reach up to 50,000 degrees.

Lightning strikes can cause significant damage to your home or business. Often you will not see signs of the damage at first due to the damage hiding in attics or inside walls. We suggest that after lightning strikes your home that you call the fire department immediately even if you do not see flames or smoke. It is also good to remember to call your electrician after a lightning strike to run an electrical diagnostic test.

According to the NFPA from 2007-2011 the U.S. Local fire departments responded to an estimated average of 22,600 fires per year that were started by lightning.

Lightning bolts are estimated to reach up to 50,000 degrees.

SERVPRO of Brunswick has experienced the aftermath of a fire caused by a lightning strike. The odor, the charred insulation within the attic or walls.

SERVPRO of Brunswick has an experienced team to handle any size fire or water loss. Our smoke damage expertise and experience allow us to inspect and accurately assess the extent of the damage to develop a comprehensive plan of action.

We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage. Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. SERVPRO of Brunswick (912) 264-6094.

If your home has been hit by lighting count on SERVPRO of Brunswick to make the fire damage “Like it never even happened.”