How Flooding and Fire Affect Objects

Fire and flooding are often the primary concerns when we think of major damage to our collections. How may each of these affect the objects in our care, and what should first responders be aware of during salvage attempts? This article by Jerry Podany gives a great overview of how materials are affected by fire and floods, as well as how to organize recovery efforts. 

https://www.archives.gov/preservation/conservation/objects-recovery.html