What you can do until help arrives:

3/3/2015 (Permalink)

DO

• Limit movement in the home to preven soot particles from spreading and additional damage from occuring.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs and high traffic areas and uphostery.
• Coat chrome faucets, trim and appliances with petroleum jelly or oil.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet.                    

DO NOT

• Wash any walls or painted sufaces.
• Shampoo carpet or upholstery.
• Clean any electrical equipment.
• Send clothing to dry cleaner since improper cleaning may set smoke odor.