On Wednesday, it was the Mackinac Bridge’s turn to disappear behind a plume. The Mackinac Bridge Authority cameras showed the 5-mile-long span appearing to fade away behind a wall of wildfire smoke.

Coverage for smoke damage is available under a comprehensive home insurance policy, subject to terms and conditions, insurers ...

Generally, home fire insurance doesn't just cover things that are burned. Much of the damage fire causes to homes and properties is caused by smoke. Smoke can damage walls, furniture and other objects ...

The recent Los Angeles wildfires have left many homeowners—and even nearby neighbors—facing a new kind of hazard: smoke damage. Homeowners should not re-enter their homes until the fire ...

such as a singed wall, or not detectable through smell. A spokesperson for the FAIR Plan said it was “not intended to, and does not, afford coverage for nonpermanent damage, including smoke ...

He had paid for smoke damage coverage as part of his policy with ... s exterior and clean all of the surfaces — everything from walls and floors to inside cabinet drawers. The lowest estimate ...

walls, and other indoor surfaces and continue off-gassing for weeks to months. As people return to smoke-damaged homes after a wildfire, there are several steps they can take to protect their ...

But fire damage can be deceiving ... vegetation burns. The smoke and ash can blow under doors and around windows in nearby homes, bringing in chemicals that stick to walls and other indoor ...

unvarnished wood and walls. Here are a few ways to rid your home of the smell of smoke says the Federal Emergency Management Agency website. For light damage in homes with an odor but no traces of ...