Types
of Smoke
The first step at a fire scene is to calm the fears of
those affected. Next, C&C Complete Services will tests
the smoke to see which of the following types of fire
took place. •
Wet Smoke – Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor,
sticky, smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.
• Dry Smoke – Quick burning at high temperatures.
• Protein – Virtually invisible, discolors
paints and varnishes. Extreme pungent odor.
• Fuel Oil Soot – Furnace puff backs cause
fuel oil soot.
• Other Types – Tear gas, fingerprint power
and fire extinguisher residue are other types. |