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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.

A lightning strike started a fire at a Bridgeport home.

A lightning strike started a fire at a Bridgeport home.

Photo Credit: Pixabay via Ron Rev Fenomeno

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 assisting 10 adults, one child, and six pets.

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