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A lightning strike sparked a fire in a home, sending flames through the second floor and attic as firefighters cut roof holes and opened walls to stop the spread. 

Crews brought the blaze under control after chasing flames between floors and checking for remaining hot spots.

Lightning Strike Ignites Residential Fire

 Command to SO2, if you can bring some caution tape up and tape off the driveway side where the chimney's at.

Firefighters are taping off the driveway side near the chimney for safety.

49, it's the command. We got Duke Energy in the front yard wanting to speak to you.

49, it's the command. We got Duke Energy in the front yard wanting to speak to you. Command's clear, I'm coming to you.

Duke Energy representatives are on site and speaking with the command team.

SO2, go inside and get a reading on every floor.

 The readings came back within normal leverage?

SO2, go inside and get a reading on every floor. The readings came back within normal leverage?

Firefighters report that CO readings on all floors are within normal levels.

Commanding companies on the scene, let's get this down to the 31's house and Truck 23.

 We got a couple more bottles left. Rescue's out on Madison.

Commanding companies on the scene, let's get this down to the 31's house and Truck 23. We got a couple more bottles left. Rescue's out on Madison.

Firefighters are coordinating resources and preparing to reduce operations as the situation stabilizes.

Dispatch to command, building apartment ETA was approximately 20 minutes.

 Command, it's clear on the building apartment ETA.

Dispatch to command, building apartment ETA was approximately 20 minutes. is off. Command, it's clear on the building apartment ETA.

Firefighters advised the Building Department is expected to arrive in about 20 minutes.

Command, we're gonna need to build a department as well.

Command, we're gonna need to build a department as well. That's clear. They were advised and en route.

Firefighters requested the Building Department to the scene.

Engine 46, shut down that blue line. Engine 46, all lines shut down.

Firefighters have shut down all hose lines as the situation stabilizes.

Engine 9, let's work on pulling the fire lines out of the second floor.

Engine 9, let's work on pulling the fire lines out of the second floor. Engine 9, 14, clear. That's a company. There's atmospheric levels within rays. In fact, the fire structure...

Firefighters are pulling fire lines from the second floor as conditions stabilize.

District 1 command, just for an update, third floor you have Truck 19, second floor you have Engine 9.

 Everybody else should be coming out to refresh.

 Command to District 1, think we can get this down to one fire line in the building?

 Yeah, yeah, let's keep one up on the third.

 Let's pull out the fire lines from floor 2, leave the line going.

District 1 command, just for an update, third floor you have Truck 19, second floor you have Engine 9. Everybody else should be coming out to refresh. That's clear. Command to District 1, think we can get this down to one fire line in the building? Yeah, yeah, let's keep one up on the third. Clear. Let's pull out the fire lines from floor 2, leave the line going.

Firefighters are reducing operations to one active hose line on the third floor as conditions stabilize.

Command to companies on the second floor, how's the second floor look?

 Engine 942, it looks good. We don't have any hot spots.

Command to companies on the second floor, how's the second floor look? Engine 942, it looks good. We don't have any hot spots. Command, clear.

Firefighters confirm no hot spots remain on the second floor, and conditions are stable.

 Still looking good with on your camera in there, no hot spots?

 No, we're good. Nothing on the tick. We got everything opened up here on the third floor. We just hoosed it down with a little bit more water. We're looking great.

Command Engine 32. Engine 32, go ahead. Still looking good with on your camera in there, no hot spots? No, we're good. Nothing on the tick. We got everything opened up here on the third floor. We just hoosed it down with a little bit more water. We're looking great.

Firefighters confirm no hot spots remain on the third floor, and conditions are stable.

46 to start breaking down that supply line.

Firefighters are beginning to break down the supply line as the situation stabilizes.

 Yeah, you can go ahead and have them come out.

Dispatch to command. Command, go ahead. Do you need an investigator to respond? Yeah, you can go ahead and have them come out. We are not going to need the Red Cross. That's clear.

An investigator is being called to the scene, but the Red Cross is not needed.

 Command's clear, we'll get a fan set up.

 Command's clear on the third 10-minute mark, you can just continue.

32s, are you ready for a fan? Yeah, I think we're good for a fan. Rescue 9's out of the building. Command's clear, we'll get a fan set up. Get that going. Command's clear on the third 10-minute mark, you can just continue. Dispatch clear, just continuing. Engine 49's outside the building.

Firefighters are setting up a fan to assist with ventilation as relief crews continue their efforts.

Engine 32 to command, we're going to let this line sit for a second, see if we get anything to flare up.

 32, we got the line shut down, we're going to let this sit for a second and see if anything flares up.

Engine 32 to command, we're going to let this line sit for a second, see if we get anything to flare up. 32, repeat. Dispatch to command, 30 minute mark. 32, we got the line shut down, we're going to let this sit for a second and see if anything flares up.

Firefighters are pausing to monitor for any flare-ups after shutting down a hose line.

Command Rescue 9, I've got Engine 32 coming in to relieve you in the attic.

Firefighters are arriving to relieve crews working in the attic.

District 1 to command, electric panel shut off in the basement.

District 1 to command, electric panel shut off in the basement. Copy, electric's off.

Firefighters advised the electric panel in the basement has been shut off.

18, whoever you send to 2 and 3, make sure they bring hooks.

 That's clear. When I get relief, I'll have them come up with hooks.

 Folks, report on this knockdown, up on the both floors. They're looking good shape.

18, whoever you send to 2 and 3, make sure they bring hooks. That's clear. When I get relief, I'll have them come up with hooks. Folks, report on this knockdown, up on the both floors. They're looking good shape. Clear.

Firefighters report the fire is knocked down on both floors, and relief crews are bringing hooks for further efforts.

Command, we have the fire under control. Just need companies for manpower. We'll be digging this out for a while. That's clear.

Firefighters report the fire is under control, but additional manpower is needed for ongoing efforts to dig out the area.

Engine 39. Engine 31 is heading out. We're going to take the third floor. Please send relief.

 Command's clear. I've got companies coming.

 Dispatch to command, second 10-minute mark. We also have move-ups ready once they're approved.

 That's clear. We are going to need move-ups.

Engine 39. Engine 31 is heading out. We're going to take the third floor. Please send relief. Command's clear. I've got companies coming. Dispatch to command, second 10-minute mark. We also have move-ups ready once they're approved. That's clear. We are going to need move-ups. That's clear.

Firefighters are coordinating relief efforts and preparing for additional units to support ongoing operations on the third floor.

2nd floor. 2nd floor, what's going on? Everybody on 3 is waiting. They're going to need one or two companies to relieve them.

 That's clear. Command and dispatch, go ahead and send me two more engines. That's clear, two additional engines. It's going to be manpower only. That's clear.

2nd floor. 2nd floor, what's going on? Everybody on 3 is waiting. They're going to need one or two companies to relieve them. That's clear. Command and dispatch, go ahead and send me two more engines. That's clear, two additional engines. It's going to be manpower only. That's clear.

Firefighters now requested two additional units to the scene for manpower.

 Engine 31, we have a couple members with 12 air alarms going off.

 Can you send us another engine company to relieve us on the third floor and on the third floor?

 That's clear. I'll get somebody in to relieve you. You're on the third floor?

Command repeat, you're unreadable. Engine 31, we have a couple members with 12 air alarms going off. Can you send us another engine company to relieve us on the third floor and on the third floor? That's clear. I'll get somebody in to relieve you. You're on the third floor? That's clear, Chief. Thank you.

Firefighters are requesting additional personnel to relieve crews on the third floor due to low air alarms.

Street, off of St. Michael and Storrs, fireground is A Adam 2, 71-year-old male, change in mental status, body pain. Engine 17, Medic 17, 657 Neith Street, fireground is A Adam 2, 71-year-old female, change in mental status, body pain.

 Truck 19, you're being requested as an extra truck for manpower for this one alarm fire, 3858 Drake Avenue, fireground B Boy 2. Truck 19, you're being requested for extra manpower as a truck, 3858 Drake Avenue, fireground B Boy 2.

 Truck 19, you're being requested as an extra truck for manpower for this one alarm fire, 3858 Drake Avenue, fireground B Boy 2.

Street, off of St. Michael and Storrs, fireground is A Adam 2, 71-year-old male, change in mental status, body pain. Engine 17, Medic 17, 657 Neith Street, fireground is A Adam 2, 71-year-old female, change in mental status, body pain. Truck 19, you're being requested as an extra truck for manpower for this one alarm fire, 3858 Drake Avenue, fireground B Boy 2. Truck 19, you're being requested for extra manpower as a truck, 3858 Drake Avenue, fireground B Boy 2. Truck 19, you're being requested as an extra truck for manpower for this one alarm fire, 3858 Drake Avenue, fireground B Boy 2.

Firefighters advised that this fire is still a one-alarm.

Truck 23B, we can reposition inside if needed.

Engine 31, we have a couple members with low air alarms going off.

 We have a guy with a engine stroke, he's on the truck.

Truck 23B, we can reposition inside if needed.Engine 31, we have a couple members with low air alarms going off. We have a guy with a engine stroke, he's on the truck.

Firefighters are managing low air alarms on several units battling the fire.

 That's clear. You're saying fire's knocked down. Searching for extension.

 Truck 31, what's the condition of the roof you're working on, cut?

Smoke condition, we're still alive. That's clear. You're saying fire's knocked down. Searching for extension. Truck 31, what's the condition of the roof you're working on, cut?

Firefighters report the fire is knocked down and are searching for any remaining hot spots.

Command, Truck 23, what's your location and condition?

 Truck 23, third floor, still pulling feelings. We'll need relief in a minute.

 That's clear. I've got another truck coming. No visible fire.

 Engine 31, we put significant water in the street wall. I think it's doing a number on it.

 Yeah. Welcome fire, should be knocked down.

Command, Truck 23, what's your location and condition? Truck 23, third floor, still pulling feelings. We'll need relief in a minute. That's clear. I've got another truck coming. No visible fire. Engine 31, we put significant water in the street wall. I think it's doing a number on it. Yeah. Welcome fire, should be knocked down.

Firefighters on the third floor are pulling ceilings and report no visible fire. Additional relief is on the way to swap out with firefighters on the scene.

Command, go ahead and dispatch another truck for manpower.

Command, go ahead and dispatch another truck for manpower. That's clear, an additional truck.

Firefighters requested an additional fire truck to provide more manpower at the scene.

Companies on the 3rd floor, be careful going into the new walls.

 There's no plywood once you get inside the new walls.

Companies on the 3rd floor, be careful going into the new walls. There's no plywood once you get inside the new walls.

Firefighters are cautioned about structural issues inside the new walls on the third floor.

That's affirmative, he's confirming B-side in the wall with a heart.

Firefighters confirm flames are present in the wall on the side of the house.

Truck 23B, command roof. We got a couple holes cut, let us know if we need to keep cutting.

Firefighters have cut several holes in the roof to improve ventilation and are assessing if more are needed.

We're starting to get a little back in here.

Couldn't understand anything you were saying. You're getting echo.

 Hey, Chief. Fire conditions are starting to lessen inside here.

 Physicality cover back. We're good on the front door. We'll let you know if we find it if we're at the fire.

 Okay, I copy. Fire conditions are getting better. Has heat decreased?

 That's affirmative, Chief. Heat decreased. Smoke is lessened.

Couldn't understand anything you were saying. You're getting echo. Hey, Chief. Fire conditions are starting to lessen inside here. Physicality cover back. We're good on the front door. We'll let you know if we find it if we're at the fire. Okay, I copy. Fire conditions are getting better. Has heat decreased? That's affirmative, Chief. Heat decreased. Smoke is lessened. And, uh...

Firefighters report that conditions inside the house are improving, with decreased heat and less smoke.

Command to Engine 31 in the attic, how's it looking?

 Hey, Chief, as of now, it looks like smoke emissions are starting to rise a little bit.

 Visibility's still pretty bad, but can't find the fire anymore.

 So, if you could give us an updated fire, we'll try to get it.

Command to Engine 31 in the attic, how's it looking? Hey, Chief, as of now, it looks like smoke emissions are starting to rise a little bit. Visibility's still pretty bad, but can't find the fire anymore. So, if you could give us an updated fire, we'll try to get it.

Firefighters in the attic report rising smoke but no visible flames at the moment. Visibility remains poor.

 I believe we have a box of fire knocked down between 2 and 3.

 We're doing well at the we look pretty good.

 I understand right now it's Rescue 9 and Engine 46 on 2.

 You have active fire between 2 and 3 around the chimney area in the east in a roof structure.

Command for Rescue 9.Septic 4. I believe we have a box of fire knocked down between 2 and 3. We're doing well at the we look pretty good. I understand right now it's Rescue 9 and Engine 46 on 2. District 1, the company's inside. You have active fire between 2 and 3 around the chimney area in the east in a roof structure. 10-4, outside.

Firefighters report progress in controlling the fire between the second and third floors near the chimney.

Currently side raising where it looks like it's fencing through a roof.

 Meeting another line to the third floor attic. Is that clear?

 District 4, right now, they can just stay on the second floor. We're going to change this to a line. No problems at all.

Currently side raising where it looks like it's fencing through a roof. Command's clear. Meeting another line to the third floor attic. Is that clear? District 4, right now, they can just stay on the second floor. We're going to change this to a line. No problems at all.

Firefighters are adjusting their strategy, focusing efforts on the second floor while managing flames venting through the roof.

Command Engine 31, in the attic, keep holding the ceiling.

 We have Truck 31 and Heavy Rescue 9 up here in the attic, holding the ceiling.

 That's clear. You still have fire at the peak on the Bravo side?

 That's clear, Chief. We'll be, uh, if we can get another house right up here,

Command Engine 31, in the attic, keep holding the ceiling. We have Truck 31 and Heavy Rescue 9 up here in the attic, holding the ceiling. That's clear. You still have fire at the peak on the Bravo side? That's clear, Chief. We'll be, uh, if we can get another house right up here, we're heading the, uh...

Firefighters are holding the ceiling in the attic and addressing fire at the peak on the side.

Video from Citizen users show the scene of the residential fire.

Command Engine 31, do you have enough manpower in the attic?

 I don't know about the other follow-on truck companies, but they're making progress.

 So, we're probably good at the time being, I'll let you know.

Command Engine 31, do you have enough manpower in the attic? Engine 31 is good right now. I don't know about the other follow-on truck companies, but they're making progress. So, we're probably good at the time being, I'll let you know.

Firefighters report they have sufficient manpower in the attic and are making progress.

 Engine 31, we're knocking down a lot of off of the fire here on the attic here and now.

 Should start to have some shots, we'll get some weapons here.

 Command, it's clear, knocking fire down on the attic.

 Do you have enough hooks to get the ceiling and walls open?

Command, it's clear on a 10-minute mark. Engine 31, we're knocking down a lot of off of the fire here on the attic here and now. Should start to have some shots, we'll get some weapons here. Command, it's clear, knocking fire down on the attic. Do you have enough hooks to get the ceiling and walls open?

Firefighters are making progress in the attic, knocking down flames and opening ceilings and walls for better access.

Dispatch to Command, this is your first 10-minute mark.

Firefighters have been actively working on the scene for 10 minutes.

Engine 49 to Engine 46, our car starts to bleed alive.

 We're chasing fire all through the space between the first, between the second and third floors in the dark space.

Engine 49 to Engine 46, our car starts to bleed alive. 49, your water's coming. Rescue 9, 64. Go ahead and start us a second line. We're chasing fire all through the space between the first, between the second and third floors in the dark space.

Firefighters are chasing flames between the second and third floors, deploying an additional hose line.

I think fire's vented itself through the ceiling and got hopefully out the roof.

 Command, that's clear. Let's get the walls and ceilings opened up, make sure we got it.

 We have the ceiling open on the second floor. Delta Charlie. Water on fire.

 Command, repeat the traffic about the Delta Charlie side.

I think fire's vented itself through the ceiling and got hopefully out the roof. Command, that's clear. Let's get the walls and ceilings opened up, make sure we got it. We have the ceiling open on the second floor. Delta Charlie. Water on fire. Command, repeat the traffic about the Delta Charlie side. Copy.

Firefighters report the fire may have vented through the ceiling to the roof. They are opening walls and ceilings.

Truck 20, give me a battery operated fan. I'm going to have a line established just in case.

Truck 20, give me a battery operated fan. I'm going to have a line established just in case. Truck 20, it's clear.

Firefighters are using a battery-operated fan to help ventilate the house.

 That's clear. We're going to be digging us out on two forward events. Rescue 9 and Engine 46 are on the second floor. We're good for now.

 That's clear. Fires, you look like you're getting it. There's still fire showing B side, second floor from the chimney.

 That's affirmative. We're on the B side of the building. We're hitting the ceiling now.

Second line to the second floor. That's clear. We're going to be digging us out on two forward events. Rescue 9 and Engine 46 are on the second floor. We're good for now. That's clear. Fires, you look like you're getting it. There's still fire showing B side, second floor from the chimney. That's affirmative. We're on the B side of the building. We're hitting the ceiling now. Yeah.

Firefighters are addressing flames on the second floor near the chimney, focusing efforts on the side of the building.

46's line is on the second floor. Engine 31, is your line in the attic?

 Engine 31, that's affirmative. It's such heavy smoke and distance up here, I think we have a fire alarm above us in the attic.

 So, we're screening the ceiling now, waiting for this roof to get opened up for better conditions.

 Commands clear. Rescue 9, I got Engine 49 bringing the fire.

46's line is on the second floor. Engine 31, is your line in the attic? Engine 31, that's affirmative. It's such heavy smoke and distance up here, I think we have a fire alarm above us in the attic. So, we're screening the ceiling now, waiting for this roof to get opened up for better conditions. Commands clear. Rescue 9, I got Engine 49 bringing the fire. We're going to...

Firefighters are working to improve conditions by opening the roof to address heavy smoke in the attic.

 30, do they need more units to control that roadway or are they good?

2333, I'm at Cadillac and Dreg. Copy. 30, do they need more units to control that roadway or are they good? 2333, we're good, sir. I copy, all good.

Police confirm they have sufficient units for traffic control in the area.

 Command's clear, Rescue 9. I've got engine.

 And calling row, you have a line on the second floor.

 We've got a line. We've got the 46's line. 46, start your line.

We got a fire on 2. Need a line for 2. Command's clear, Rescue 9. I've got engine. And calling row, you have a line on the second floor. We've got a line. We've got the 46's line. 46, start your line. Command's clear.

Firefighters have established a hose line on the second floor to combat the flames.

Command, the company's inside. Let's make sure we get the attic opened up, get the second floor opened up. It looks like it was a lightning strike.

 B Bravo side. B Bravo side. Looks like the roof was struck at or around the chimney.

 Control, 23 command, we're over on the third floor. We got fire in the attic. We don't need anybody else out there.

Command, the company's inside. Let's make sure we get the attic opened up, get the second floor opened up. It looks like it was a lightning strike. Control, what side of the building? B Bravo side. B Bravo side. Looks like the roof was struck at or around the chimney. Control, 23 command, we're over on the third floor. We got fire in the attic. We don't need anybody else out there.Rescue 9, 132.

Firefighters suspect a lightning strike caused the fire, with damage around the chimney on the roof.

35, I have Madison locked off. Are there other units on the outside?

 I copy, 35. You have Madison at where? Madison and Drake?

35, I have Madison locked off. Are there other units on the outside? I copy, 35. You have Madison at where? Madison and Drake? Affirm. Still got active fire going on. Copy, active fire.

Police have streets blocked off in the area to assist with traffic control.

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