A report by members of a conservation team who dealt with the aftermath of a fire at the Huntington Library and Art Gallery in California (USA), when every objects of the collection was affected by residual smoke damage. Separate sections of the report deal with: organizing volunteers and supplies; analytical chemistry; poultice cleaning of carpets and furniture upholstery; dry cleaning of silk draperies and valances; bronze sculpture; marble sculpture; furniture and picture frames; silver, glass and ceramics; installation of collections and earthquake mitigation; post-fire treatment of oil paintings.