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Lightning Strike Takes Down Tree, Ignites Electrical Fire in Nashua
June 30, 2021 | NEW HAMPSHIRE
SEAN FESKO, Correspondent
Photo by Sean Fesko/911 ERVNashua Ladder 1 sets up for ventilation as crews fought the fire in the basement.
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
NASHUA, NH - On June 30th, during a round of severe thunderstorms in the area, Nashua Fire Rescue was dispatched to a building fire on Prescott Street. On arrival companies found a large downed tree next to the residence that had interrupted the power supply and caused an electrical fire. The fire was placed under control within 30 minutes.