Jasper residents fortunate enough to have their home or business spared from the massive blaze that destroyed one-third of the community are now confronting repairs and cleaning needed to bring their properties back to life – a job only possible with the help of disaster-restoration specialists who tackle the obvious and sometimes invisible damage left behind.
Further inspection also revealed char and soot that had seeped through his windows despite being closed as the fire engulfed parts of the community.AMBER BRACKEN/The Canadian Press Mr. Robinson, speaking to The Globe and Mail from Jasper on Friday, said a representative from Envirospec assessed his home and rental property, which is directly next door, for damages. The rental home fared worse as its windows were left open.
Mr. Yoon said clearing soot and smoke from inside residences is the crux of the work, which involves HEPA air scrubbers, vacuum trucks to clear HVAC systems and general cleaning and deodorizing. He said they are also removing “white goods,” such as refrigerators, and evaluating the structural integrity of homes.Mr.