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Lightning Strike in Falmouth Causes Structure Fire
June 10, 2023 | MASSACHUSETTS
PETER LOBO, Correspondent

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO

Photo by PETER LOBO
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
FALMOUTH, MA - On June 10th, Falmouth had a thunderstorm with minimum lightning or wind. However, a house at 20 Rolling Acres Lane, was struck by lightning. Falmouth dispatched Engines 21, 23 and 24, Ladder 26 and Ambulance 36. Engine 25 arrived and reported a lightning strike on the garage with smoke showing. Engine 25 declared a working fire which brought Engines 22 and 24. Once the roof was vented, firefighters were able to access the fire. The fire was under control in about 30 minutes.