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Mountain Grove Street, Bridgeport, CT

Lighting Strikes Chimney, Ignites Fire At 3-Story Bridgeport Home Lighting Strikes Chimney, Ignites Fire At 3-Story Bridgeport Home
Lighting Strikes Chimney, Ignites Fire At 3-Story Bridgeport Home A lightning strike to the chimney of a three-story Fairfield County home started a fire. The incident took place in Bridgeport around 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 6 on Mountain Grove Street, said Scott Appleby, director of emergency management for the city. The fire started when a line of storm cells passed through the area, Appleby said. The lightning struck the chimney causing moderate damage to the roof and third-floor apartment ceilings, he added. Initial 911 reports indicated a fire in the basement however, no fire was detected.  There were no reported injuries and Red Cross is assist…