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Firefighting water extraction

This is water left by firefighting — distinct from a plumbing flood;

Public building with fire-damaged roof
Photo: Jim Barton, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

This is water left by firefighting — distinct from a plumbing flood;

Do this first

  • Only re-enter if the fire department says it is safe.
  • Avoid disturbed soot and unsafe electrics.
  • Photograph damage for insurance before discarding items.

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