<HTML>Mostly smoke initially but beware!  The amount of water poured into a fire and the resultant steam generated will initiate the oxidation process and in a matter of days, you will see visible evidence everywhere.  The soundboard and ribs, bridges, all felt will be suspect as well as hammer head glue joints.   Personally, I would recommend replacement to your client.  These instruments will not ever be the same.  They can probably be salvaged; however, but will eventually have to be re-strung at the very least.  If dense water vapor and steam got into the action, you've got a serious problem which will continue to deteriorate rapidly over time and new parts will be the solution. If you are not a dealer yourself, I would contact one and try to put yourself in the loop somehow as your word carries a lot of weight with your customer and, for your time and credubility you should receive at the very least a commission.  Also, for your time and trouble, you should help evaluate the replacement pianos you recommend. I would be interested in the pianos if they are not traded as I have the facilities to deal with this type of damage.   Hope this helps, but with any type of water damage, be very wary. tom mc nabb</HTML>