Job completed for Teresa N. - Washington, NJ - Fire Damage

Completion date: September 13, 2025

Location: Washington, NJ

Solutions provided:

Homeowner Teresa N. experienced a kitchen fire in her Washington, NJ home after hot cooking oil ignited on the stovetop, causing significant smoke and soot damage throughout the property. Although the flames were extinguished quickly, the oil fire produced thick, greasy soot that spread across walls, ceilings, cabinets, and adjacent rooms. Our fire damage restoration team conducted emergency cleaning, beginning with the removal of soot-damaged materials in the kitchen and containment to prevent further cross-contamination. Specialized degreasers were used to clean oil-based soot from hard surfaces, while thermal fogging and HEPA filtration helped eliminate persistent smoke odors.

In Washington, NJ, kitchen fires involving cooking oil are among the most common causes of residential fire damage and often lead to widespread smoke impact. In this case, fire restoration services included cleaning smoke-damaged drywall, inspecting HVAC ducts for soot infiltration, and removing lingering odors from soft furnishings. The homeowner’s fire damage insurance claim was approved, covering the full restoration process. Fire damage restoration in Washington requires precision when addressing oil fires, as residue is especially difficult to clean without professional tools. This Washington, NJ fire damage project highlights the far-reaching effects of even a contained kitchen fire when smoke and soot spread rapidly throughout the home.

Team members on this project:

Chris Baresh