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Family Displaced By Lightning Strike That Caused House Fire In Maryland Family Displaced By Lightning Strike That Caused House Fire In Maryland
Family Displaced By Lightning Strike That Caused House Fire In Maryland A lightning strike is believed to be to blame for the Montgomery County house fire that left a family displaced overnight, officials say. At around 11:30 p.m. on Friday night, first responders were called to a home in the 19600 block of Westerly Avenue in Poolesville, where there was a reported fire that broke out and rapidly spread.  ICYMI~On 5/11 @1153pm, @MCFRS responded to a house fire in the 19600blk of Westerly Ave(Poolesville). FD located a basement fire with extension to the exterior of the home. An occupant home reported seeing smoke from the basement after a lightning stri…

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by Zak Failla
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Prince George's County Home Struck By Lightning Catches Fire Prince George's County Home Struck By Lightning Catches Fire
Prince George's County Home Struck By Lightning Catches Fire A home in Accokeek caught fire after being struck by lightning, authorities say. Crews were dispatched to battle a fire reported at the home in the 14400 block of Saint Gregory Way shortly before 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10, according to Prince George's County fire. Upon arrival, crews noticed smoke and flames coming from the attic and roof of the two-story home, believed to be caused by a lightning strike. The residents of the home were able to self-evacuate. No injuries were initially reported.

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by Annie DeVoe
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Third Victim Killed In White House Lightning Strike Was LA Bank Employee, 29, On Business Trip Third Victim Killed In White House Lightning Strike Was LA Bank Employee, 29, On Business Trip
Third Victim Killed In White House Lightning Strike Was LA Bank Employee, 29, On Business Trip A 29-year-old Los Angeles bank employee in Washington DC for business has been identified as the third person to die after being struck by lightning this week near the White House, his employer announced. Brooks A. Lambertson, along with James Mueller, 76, and Donna Mueller, 75, of Janesville, Wisconsin, also died after the three were struck Thursday, Aug. 4 directly outside of the White House complex, DC police said Friday. The fourth victim, an unidentified woman, remained critical. US Park Police and Secret Service agents rushed over to render aid after witnessing the 7 p.…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Contractor, Home Struck By Lightning In Baltimore During Storm Contractor, Home Struck By Lightning In Baltimore During Storm
Contractor, Home Struck By Lightning In Baltimore During Storm Both a contractor and a home were struck by lightning during heavy storms in the Baltimore area, authorities say. The contractor was allegedly struck in the overnight hours of Thursday, Aug. 4, in the 8400 block of Walther Boulevard, according to Baltimore Fire officials. The victim was rushed to the hospital, where his condition is unknown. Around the same time, reports of a home being struck in the 200 block of Oakwood Road were also called in, according to officials.  Visible flames and heavy smoke were seen by crews upon arrival. No injuries were reported in the home strike.&nbs…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Lightning Strike In Maryland Causes $10,000 Worth Of Damage To Area Home Lightning Strike In Maryland Causes $10,000 Worth Of Damage To Area Home
Lightning Strike In Maryland Causes $10,000 Worth Of Damage To Area Home An overnight lightning strike in Carroll County caused thousands of dollars to a Westminster home, authorities announced. First responders were dispatched to the 2100 block of Frizzellburg Road shortly after 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, where there was a report of a dwelling fire outside a two-story single-family home. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, crews from the Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department dispatched 10 firefighters for the one-alarm fire, which was knocked down within 30 minutes once the alarm company transmitted an alert regarding the incident. The li…

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by Zak Failla