Chip Pan Fire | Insurance Claim Solutions was called in to assist a Dublin couple with their chip pan fire claim.
A chip pan left unattended for a short time burst into flames causing extensive damage to the kitchen. Other parts of the house were also affected as heavy smoke from burning oil and plastic spread quickly throughout the house.
Trevor Kelly, the ICS Loss Assessor, assisted the couple with assessing the fire damage and with preparing and presenting the insurance claim. He also helped them arrange short-term accommodation while repairs to their home were carried out.
Because heavy smoke had spread beyond the kitchen, he also engaged a specialist fire & smoke damage company to assess suspected smoke damage. The assessment which was carried out covered not only the fixtures and fittings in the kitchen, but also furnishing and clothes in other rooms in the house.
Chip Pan Fire – How the Claim Was Handled
ICS Loss Assessor presented the claim to the insurer, supported by the specialist smoke damage assessment.
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A word of warning – Never leave a chip pan on a stove unattended
Hot oil can catch fire in a flash and within seconds your whole house can become ablaze. Hot oil is difficult to put out. Never use water or wet towels to contain the blaze. See this short informative Chip Pan Fire video produced by a fire brigade and stay safe.