High Rise Apartment Complex Fire in Buffalo, NY

3/16/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Buffalo - Tonawanda parked outside of a high rise apartment complex to clean up soot and water after a fire on the 4th floor.

On a cold December night, the fire alarms went off for a stove fire in an apartment. The alarm activated the sprinkler system and the fire department arrived to put the fire out. Water and soot affected 4 levels consisting of the common hallways and 22 apartment units. Water was dripping from the ceilings and the flooring was saturated. An odor of fire and soot covered the 4th floor. SERVPRO of Buffalo Tonawanda was dispatched and responded immediately. Crews extracted the standing water and released the water from the ceiling by creating openings. Water was removed from personal belongings and furniture was lifted on blocks and pads. Moisture testing was conducted, and drying equipment set up throughout. Crews returned daily to monitor and reposition the drying equipment to affectingly dry out the structure. Detailed cleaning and deodorizing were performed on the 4th floor areas. Crews put in extra hours to make it, "Like it never even happened." ®