Candle Fire Restoration
Unattended candle ignited curtains, decor, or furniture - localized fire with widespread smoke.
Candle fires usually start small and contained but produce significant black soot from the burning wick + waxes + the secondary materials they ignite. Spreads through HVAC like any fire event.
First-hour checklist
- 1
Verify fire is fully out (often the fire department has done this).
- 2
Turn off HVAC.
- 3
Don't touch sooted surfaces.
- 4
Call us at 240-291-8439.
How Catalyst handles candle fire
- Step 1
Standard fire protocol
HVAC isolation, air scrubbing, hydroxyl, surface cleaning, contents pack-out, duct cleaning.
Standard fire coverage. Carriers don't typically penalize for "negligence" on candle fires (it's the kind of accident insurance is for) but they do expect prompt mitigation.
All carrier-specific claim guidanceCandle Fire Restoration — FAQ
Even a 5-minute candle fire produces enough soot to contaminate the entire home through HVAC. The visible damage at the candle location is small. The smoke distribution is system-wide.
Candle Fire loss right now?
Catalyst crews stage across MD, PA, WV, and VA — call now or request emergency response.