There may also be water damage with a fire loss because of the water used to extinguish the fire. The water damage is timely and should be addressed immediately.
Smoke residue and soot should be addressed as soon as possible. Smoke soot is highly acidic and within a few days, it can permanently damage many surfaces. An initial cleaning or neutralization of this strong acid should happen soon.
Anyone who enters a heavy smoke or fire damage area, should wear personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment consists of respiratory protection and may also include: goggles, hard hat, gloves and protective foot wear.