Units Respond To House Struck By Lightning

 
By Fire Chief J.A. Nelson
May 28, 2014
 

On Wednesday night at 2059 hours, Stations 5, 1, 2 and Truck 1 were alerted to a reported house struck by lightning on Oakley Road in Avenue. Chief 5, Engine 52 and Engine 51 responded on the call. Engine 52 arrived on the scene locating a single story house with no fire evident. Chief 5 established the command.

The crew from Engine 52 checked the residence and secured the power. Engine 51 picked up 52's line and brought an attic ladder to the house. Once the house was checked and was clear the assignment was held with Company 5.

Units returned to quarters within 35 minutes.

 
Units: Engine 52, Engine 51, Command 5
 
Mutual Aid: Engine 10, Truck 1, Engine 24