Lightning Strike Starts Fire At House
Written by HFM News on 23rd September 2024
A house in Desborough has been damaged after a fire started when it was struck by lightning.
Firefighters were called to the blaze at the property on Arden Road at 5.15pm on Saturday, during a storm.
Fire crews at the scene of the incident. Pic: Dave Higgs
A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service told HFM: “On arrival, firefighters found the loft space of a house fully involved in fire after being struck by lightning.
“Four crews and an aerial appliance attended at the height of the incident and quickly got to work to stop the fire spreading.
“Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used hose reel jets and thermal imaging cameras to help extinguish the blaze.
“One crew remained on the scene until just after 11pm to dampen down any remaining hotspots.”
No-one was injured in the incident.
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