What happens when a store burns down? (Book)?

Question

I decided to write a story in my spare time and a hobby... and I've always wanted to. I'm having trouble with research and I'm hoping some kind people on Yahoo! Answers would help me :) .

At a part in my story a store burns down (flowershop-if this helps) and I'm wondering what happens after. I done my research but could not find a thing. All I know is that your insurance thing is involved. I wanna know what happens after. Things like the damages, costs, arrest of the person who caused it... Those things. This flower shop burning down is important so no I can't scrap that idea. Plus I have every other thing planned out.

Can someone kindly help me with this. No hate, negative answers please. I'm not expecting my story to be published as its just for fun. Thanks a lot in advance!
Thank you! x

Answer 1

Stuff to research

"How long does it take to get an insurance settlement after arson?"

"What percentage of the cost does the settlement include?"

"How often are arsonists caught?"

"How long does it take to rebuild a business after a fire?"

"What is needed to rebuild a business after a fire." (The truth is most small businesses fail from lack of revenue.)

"Recovering from arson"

"Recovering after a business is destroyed by fire."



You got the right idea. You need to research. You missed some steps. When at first you don't succeed on a search engine, try other phrases and don't give up. :)

Answer 2

That's not going to be set in stone. How bady damaged is it - is anything salvageable? Did the owner live there? If so, have they lost all their personal possessions too? Did they have enough insurance? Is the building destroyed, or just the contents? Are they part of a franchise with a parent organisation to help them, or are they on their own?



This isn't research, it's decisions you need to make about your plot.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

The fire department investigators have to determine the cause of the fire. If they find that foul play is involved, then the investigation is handed over to the police.



If it was arson against the insurance policy holder or an accident, then the insurance company will have to pay for the damages.



If the policy holder is responsible through arson, conspiracy to commit arson (ie. having someone else set the fire for them), or negligence then the insurance company won't pay.