U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1,345,500 fires in 2015 (the most recent statistics posted on the U.S. Fire Administration website). These fires resulted in 3,280 civilian fire fatalities, 17,500 civilian fire injuries, and an estimated $14,300,000,000 in direct property loss. That’s a lot of work for fire restoration companies, nationwide.
Asbestos was a popular material for most of the twentieth century, mainly because of its ability to insulate and act as a fire retardant. In fact, it’s still used heavily in some parts of the world, such as India and China. We know enough about the risks now, though, that it’s banned outright in more than 50 countries according to asbestos.com and banned for some uses in the US. But how worried should you be if you find it in your home?
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