Fire & Smoke · Spokane, WA
Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration in Spokane, WA.
We've deployed a Washington-licensed mobile fire & smoke crew to Spokane County in response to the wildfires. Emergency board-up, soot cleanup, and full insurance documentation — from the first 24 hours through reconstruction.
Fire & Smoke in Spokane
The damage keeps spreading after the fire is out.
After the fire department leaves, the damage keeps spreading. Soot is acidic and keeps etching metal, glass, and finishes within hours — and smoke odor drives deeper into drywall, framing, and HVAC the longer it sits. With the Spokane area fires, the first priority is stabilizing the property and documenting everything before that damage compounds. We're a Washington-licensed crew, on the ground and ready to respond across Spokane County.
Spokane context
What we see in Spokane.
The Spokane fires are producing a mix of loss types, and each needs a different response.
Loss types we see
- Total loss and partial structural fire — where the structure itself burned
- Exterior & heat exposure — siding, roofing, and window damage from radiant heat and embers
- Wildfire smoke & soot only — homes that didn't burn but are full of acidic soot and odor
- Ash and particulate infiltration through HVAC, attics, and crawlspaces
We assess which surfaces can be cleaned and which must be replaced — and put it in writing for your insurer.
Wildfire pattern
Eastern Washington fires move fast.
Eastern Washington summers are hot, dry, and wind-driven, which is exactly how these fires moved so fast. Wind-blown embers ignite structures well ahead of the main fire line, and dense wildfire smoke settles soot into homes across a wide radius — not just the burn zone. Corrosive soot means the clock matters: cleanable materials become replace-only the longer treatment is delayed.
Common losses in Spokane County
- Emergency board-up & roof tarping — secure the structure, keep weather and looters out
- Smoke & soot cleaning and structural cleaning
- Odor removal — thermal fogging, hydroxyl, encapsulation
- Contents inventory & cleaning
- Insulation, drywall & framing removal where cleaning won't hold
- Full insurance-billed reconstruction
Areas we're responding to
Serving Spokane County and surrounding communities.
Spokane · Spokane Valley · Airway Heights · Medical Lake · Cheney · Deer Park · and nearby areas.
Property not yet accessible? Call us anyway — we'll log it and respond as soon as authorities allow re-entry.
Process
How a fire & smoke job runs in Spokane.
01
Emergency response & board-up
First 24 hours — stabilize the structure, tarp the roof, board openings, and stop secondary damage.
02
Damage & contents assessment
Photo and Matterport documentation of every affected surface and item — the record your carrier needs.
03
Water & debris removal
Fire-fighting water and burned debris out before soot etches deeper and odor sets.
04
Soot & residue cleaning
HEPA vacuuming, wet cleaning, and surface-appropriate methods for each material.
05
Odor removal
Thermal fogging, hydroxyl, or encapsulation — the right combination for the smoke type and structure.
06
Reconstruction
Insulation, drywall, framing, finishes — one team from stabilization through the final walkthrough.
We document the damage and submit a detailed scope to your carrier. Coverage and payment decisions remain with your insurance company.
FAQ
Fire & Smoke FAQ — Spokane
Can you start before the fire investigation is complete?
Yes — emergency board-up and stabilization can begin right away. We coordinate around any investigation or re-entry restrictions.
Will smoke odor really come out?
In most cases, yes. It depends on soot type and how deep it penetrated — our assessment tells you exactly what can be cleaned versus what needs replacement.
Do you handle the rebuild too?
Yes — from stabilization through full insurance-billed reconstruction, you approve each phase.
Are you licensed in Washington?
Yes — ONA Restoration & Remodeling LLC, WA Contractor Registration ONARER*748K8, insured and IICRC-certified. Verify us on the L&I website.
My property isn't accessible yet — can you still help?
Call us now. We'll log your property and respond the moment re-entry is allowed.
Get in touch
Hit by the Spokane fires? Let's stabilize your property today.
Call (360) 553-2138 — 24/7. Washington-licensed, insured, IICRC-certified, and deployed to Spokane County.