{"id":618335,"date":"2026-10-14T16:12:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T16:12:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olympiajournal.com\/news\/story\/618335\/cat-3-recovery-issues-2026-holiday-fire-safety-advisory-the-12-fire-risks-of-christmas.html"},"modified":"2026-10-14T16:12:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T16:12:48","slug":"cat-3-recovery-issues-2026-holiday-fire-safety-advisory-the-12-fire-risks-of-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olympiajournal.com\/news\/story\/618335\/cat-3-recovery-issues-2026-holiday-fire-safety-advisory-the-12-fire-risks-of-christmas.html","title":{"rendered":"CAT 3 Recovery Issues 2026 Holiday Fire Safety Advisory: \u201cThe 12 Fire Risks of Christmas\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
CAT 3 Recovery has issued its 2026 Holiday Fire Safety Advisory, highlighting 12 common seasonal fire risks and outlining practical steps for Southwest Florida residents following a holiday fire.<\/div>\n

FORT MYERS, Fla. – October 14, 2026 –<\/strong> As Southwest Florida prepares for the holiday season, CAT 3 Recovery, a family-owned, IICRC-certified fire, water and mold damage restoration company, is highlighting common seasonal fire risks through its 2026 Holiday Fire Safety Advisory, “The 12 Fire Risks of Christmas.”<\/p>\n

The advisory focuses on everyday holiday activities that can contribute to residential fires, including unattended cooking, turkey fryers, candles, dried Christmas trees, overloaded electrical circuits and charging batteries overnight. It also addresses issues particularly relevant to Southwest Florida, such as holiday lighting installed on lanais and docks, seasonal homes reopening after summer and short-term rental properties being prepared for holiday guests.<\/p>\n

The 12 risks identified by CAT 3 Recovery include unattended stovetop cooking; turkey fryers used near structures; unattended candles; dried-out real trees; damaged or overloaded light strings and extension cords; outdoor use of indoor-rated lights; space heaters; fireplaces and fire pits that have not been used recently; multiple kitchen appliances connected to one circuit; overnight charging of e-bikes, scooters and electronics; accumulated grease from holiday cooking; and homes reopened for the season without checking smoke alarms.<\/p>\n

The company notes that the effects of a residential fire can extend beyond the area directly affected by flames. Smoke and soot can travel through a property, while water used during firefighting can create additional moisture concerns. In Florida’s humid environment, delayed drying can also contribute to mold growth.<\/p>\n

The advisory includes a basic “first 48 hours” guide for property owners following a fire. Recommended steps include contacting emergency services, avoiding attempts to wipe soot from affected surfaces, documenting visible damage, notifying the insurance carrier and contacting a qualified restoration company for an assessment.<\/p>\n

Nino Espinoza, co-owner of CAT 3 Recovery, said the company’s experience responding to fire-related emergencies has shown that the first hours following an incident can be important for protecting affected property and documenting the extent of damage.<\/p>\n

CAT 3 Recovery provides 24\/7 emergency response and fire damage assessments in Southwest Florida, serving Lee, Collier, Charlotte and Hendry counties, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, Punta Gorda and LaBelle.<\/p>\n

The company handles fire and smoke damage restoration, emergency board-up, soot removal, water damage resulting from firefighting efforts and reconstruction services. Its crews also work with insurance carriers during the restoration process.<\/p>\n

About CAT 3 Recovery<\/strong><\/p>\n

CAT 3 Recovery is a family-owned, IICRC-certified fire, water and mold damage restoration company headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. The company provides emergency restoration and reconstruction services throughout Southwest Florida, including fire and smoke damage cleanup, water damage restoration, mold remediation and related property recovery services.<\/p>\n

Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> CAT 3 Recovery
Contact Person:<\/strong> Nino Espinoza
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Phone:<\/strong> (239) 310-2638
Address:<\/strong>13460 Rickenbacker Pkwy
City:<\/strong> Fort Myers
State:<\/strong> FL
Country:<\/strong> United States
Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/cat3recovery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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