Category: Fire

Would you believe that this kitchen... used to look like this? What Happened? A classic cleanup routine took an unfortunate turn for this Waukesha, Wisconsin, family, when their dishwasher caught fire. The immediate damage was, of course, in the kitchen…

Kelmann Restoration was called to a local southeast Wisconsin home to help after a common kitchen appliance caused major damage to their property and possessions. WHAT HAPPENED (AND WHAT WE DID) A kitchen fire started in the stove and soon…

A fire started in the chimney of this Greendale home. The fire burned through the roof, and smoke and soot damage spread throughout the entire home. On top of the extensive fire destruction, the home suffered massive water damage caused…

The photos speak for themselves - both the Befores and the Afters. Our team of professionals has seen a lot of house fires, but this particular project was one of the worst. What Happened (and What We Did) A fire…

Dealing with a house fire situation is one of the most stressful things you could go through in life. However, you can avoid some of that potential stress by learning what you can do to prevent such fires from occurring in the first place. You can also minimize stress by knowing ahead of time what you should do in response.

Kelmann recently completed the restoration of a local automotive workshop that specializes in retrofitting car air conditioning.  What Happened The snow plow truck parked in the building caught fire, causing not only fire damage but residual smoke and soot on…

There are a lot of things to be frightened of on Halloween, but what should be feared the most are house fires. Don’t worry! Kelmann Restoration has a few tips to help keep you safe on this spooky night.

If you’ve ever experienced a house fire, you know they’re a huge pain to deal with. Besides the damage to your property and possessions you also have to deal with any water damage from the cleanup. But what about smoke…

Homeowners in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, recently experienced a devastating house fire caused by the most common of household appliances: a dehumidifier. What Happened Located in their basement, the dehumidifier caught fire and quickly spread to the rest of the home, damaging…

This week (October 8th to October 14th) is Fire Prevention Week (FPW)! The theme this year is “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” Fires in your home can spread extremely fast, so every second you have to evacuate counts.…