Last summer, a monitor for a computer server overheated, starting a small fire in Photographic Services. The only thing actually burned was the computer cart, the server, and the monitor. But the damage was much more extensive. Soot covered everything in the suite, from computers to photographs to cameras. The rooms were uninhabitable, forcing the office to relocate while a specialized contractor cleaned up the smoke damage.
Smoke is particularly nasty from today's typical fire.
Burning plastic creates a corrosive smoke that destroys electronic equipment. Click here for Corcoran's tips on how to help your office stay in business after a disaster.