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Concerned about water damage during firefighting? Let’s look at the facts. 📊 Residential fire losses in the U.S. reached ~$11 BILLION in 2023. That number includes fire, heat, smoke — and suppression efforts. So the real question is: 👉 Is water causing the damage… or is it uncontrolled fire growth? Consider this: At 160 GPM, only 40 gallons are applied in 15 seconds If those 15 seconds rapidly knock down the fire, what’s the trade-off? 40 gallons of water vs. continued fire growth, heat releas