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Lightning Strike in Falmouth Causes Structure Fire

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June 10, 2023 | MASSACHUSETTS PETER LOBO, Correspondent
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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.

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PETER LOBOCorrespondent

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