| Shortly after returning from a box alarm in 12's due, Engine 523 was toned out for another structure fire in 17's due. While enroute additional information was being given that the house was struck by lightning and can smell burning inside the house with an active fire alarm. E517 arrived on scene and immediately pulled a line to the front door. Engine 513 & Engine 523 arrived on scene within seconds from each other, Engine 523 picked up 3rd due RIT assignment. Upon Engine 517's investigation, they found smoke in the basement and garage as well as a cable box on side Bravo was found blown open from the strike. T513 and E513's crew found a blown out wall inside the garage with moderate smoke conditions. T513 checked for extension inside the wall. Units continued to check for extension while command held all units. Fire was determined to be out. Units cleared shortly after. |
