Fire damage

Fire damage

Fire damage refers to the damage or destruction of goods and property caused by fire. Financially, fire damage is often covered by fire insurance.

Fire damage can lead to numerous legal questions of responsibility and liability. Fire damage is extremely costly. For example, residential fires cause approximately $51 million worth of damage every year in Alberta, Canada. [ [http://www.canadiandirect.com/Home/Safety/Fires.aspx Canadian Direct Insurance] ] Fires destroy an average of 300km2 of forest annually in Greece. [ [http://earth.esa.int/applications/dm/archdm/disman/db/risk_monographs/RMFires.html Impact of forest fires in most affected countries] ]

Fire protection is the prevention and reduction of the hazards associated with fires. Fireproofing refers to the act of making materials or structures more resistant to fire.

Fire insurance can mitigate the financial impact of fire damage. Fire and water restoration specialists can help speed repairs. [cite news | url=http://www.randrmagonline.com/CDA/Archives/BNP_GUID_9-5-2006_A_10000000000000156172 | title=Restoration With a Capital E-P-A: A Case Study | publisher=Restoration & Remediation | date=August 23, 2007 | first=Bill | last=Begal | accessdate=2008-04-11]

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