Rising from the ashes with strength and renewal
Few disasters are as fast and outright devastating as a wildfire. The losses it brings — the physical and emotional — can have survivors reeling, families and businesses trying grimly to put themselves back together. A fire in Kelowna can flare up with little notice, caused by dry conditions or electrical problems, and within moments change safe spaces into scenes of devastation. But in the smoke and rubble, there is a road back and out of this: we can recover; we will rebuild. When a fire strikes in the region, its focus is immediate containment and safety. The hard part comes after the fires go out. The soot, smoke, and water from fighting the fire long outlast, however long it takes to extinguish the flames. Unattended, acid soot can etch metal fixtures and discolor surfaces, including the air. Professional disaster restoration is a necessity at this stage, as they can evaluate the damage, get rid of any contaminants, and return homes to a safe living environment. The recover...