Lightning Strike Ignites House Fire in Damascus (PHOTOS)
PHOTO | MCFRS
A lightning strike ignited a house fire in the 24700 block of Kings Valley Road in Damascus late Thursday afternoon, according to a county fire official.
Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said over 65 firefighters responded to the house fire, which began in the attic of the house.
According to Piringer, two adults and two pets have been displaced by the blaze. He said damage is estimated at $250,000.
One firefighter was injured at this scene. The firefighter experienced heat exhaustion, Piringer said.
Kings Valley Rd, Damascus, >65 #mcfrs FFs on scene, 1 FF w/ heat exhaustion, all FF needed rehab & refreshment pic.twitter.com/22wRvizAek
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 18, 2015
Traffic advisory – Kings Valley Road still closed between Ridge Road and Stringtown Road, FD activity pic.twitter.com/6nX9eHM2Id — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 18, 2015
Traffic advisory – Kings Valley Road still closed between Ridge Road and Stringtown Road, FD activity pic.twitter.com/6nX9eHM2Id
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 18, 2015
Kings Valley Rd; Cause, lightning strike; smoke alarms activated; 2 adults/2 pets displaced; Damage, >$250K, 1 FF inj pic.twitter.com/es1GhV7T18 — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 18, 2015
Update Kings Valley Rd, lightning struck house, attic fire, under control, 1 family & several pets displaced, 1FF inj pic.twitter.com/I8yg6ij3TO
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 18, 2015
More….Kings Valley Rd, house struck by lightning, smoke alarms alerted occupants, residents & pets evacuated pic.twitter.com/4LKFfRYijW — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 18, 2015
24700blk Kings Valley Rd, Damascus, lightning strike, deck on fire
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 18, 2015
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