Fireworks and the Reality of their Risks

7/13/2020 (Permalink)

Fire Damage Shed from Fireworks

July brings fireworks as we celebrate the nation’s Independence Day. This year more than ever, the skies lit up with fireworks in every state. Most say it’s due to lockdowns and quarantines. Other’s say it’s due to the political unrest facing our country. Well, whatever the reason, people celebrated loud and clear. However, with fireworks comes the risk of fires. In 2018, there was an estimated of 19,500 fires from fireworks.

In Albuquerque, one of our customers fell victim to neighborhood fireworks. A rough firework landed in their backyard shed and started a fire. They were extremely lucky that it was not the house, but they are still troubled by the outcome. Our crews are now sorting through debris from the shed and taking inventory of everything that was in the shed. Some items are beyond repair and will have to be replaced, other items suffered smoke damage, and the shed will have to be replaced. The homeowners are the sweetest people and even though they have suffered a loss, they are being patient with the process. When everything is said it done, we will have a new shed for their yard and items that are ready for them to have back in the shed.

Now we know that this year it seems as if fireworks went on sale with the number of fireworks that are still being set off within the city. We understand that people want to celebrate, but please remember to celebrate with safety. Remember that it might not be your items as risk, but it could very well be. Be safe out there.