Do fireproof cabinets protect against smoke damage?

Yes, to a significant degree. The intumescent seals on fireproof cabinet drawers expand when heated to seal gaps, which also provides smoke resistance. During a fire, smoke and soot can bypass a standard cabinet's drawer gaps and damage documents even without direct flame. Fireproof cabinet seals that activate before flame penetrates also block smoke infiltration. Post-fire, documents in a sealed fireproof cabinet are typically free of smoke damage even when the surrounding space is heavily affected. OfficeFurniture2go.com — call 1-800-460-0858.