Structural fires can be devastating to a property owner. Outside of the loss of possessions is the added burden of environmental hazards from fire byproducts such as soot, dioxins, or char. An environmental obstacle that is often overlooked is damaged asbestos-containing materials in the property. In today’s blog we will discuss asbestos-containing materials and how they can be impacted by fire. Basics of Asbestos Asbestos refers to a group of six regulated minerals. These minerals are refe...
