Lightning Strike Sparks Structure Fire at Red Bank Volvo
Photo by Courtesy of Red Bank Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of Red Bank Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of Red Bank Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of Red Bank Fire Department
Red Bank, N.J. — November 12 — Firefighters from Red Bank and several neighboring communities responded to a reported structure fire at Red Bank Volvo after the dealership was struck by lightning during a strong afternoon thunderstorm.
The Red Bank Fire Department received the call at approximately 11:55 a.m. for a reported lightning strike at the dealership, located at 100 Newman Springs Road East. The incident was handled as a box-alarm response, bringing additional fireground resources from surrounding communities.
Firefighters found fire in the rafters above the dealership's service garage. Crews worked inside the building and on the roof, cutting through sections of the roof to reach the fire and extinguish it.
Mutual-aid companies from Sea Bright, Eatontown, Little Silver and Shrewsbury Borough assisted Red Bank firefighters. Additional reports also identified Tinton Falls and Oceanport Hook & Ladder Fire Company among the responding resources.
Newman Springs Road was closed in both directions while crews operated at the scene, with traffic diverted onto nearby streets.
No injuries were reported. The fire was contained to the roof and service-area section of the building, according to published reports.
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