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Lightning strike causes chimney to explode in Cheshire home, Cheshire CT

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Near Lancaster Way, Cheshire, CT 06410

A lightning strike hit a house near Lancaster Way in Cheshire, causing the chimney to explode and debris to scatter. Smoke was seen immediately after, but there was no ongoing fire.

Audio|Source: Cheshire Police and Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Fire dispatch on here.
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Respond to near Lancaster Way.
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Report of a home struck by lightning.
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The chimney exploded in multiple pieces on the ground.
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Some smoke immediately after the strike, but no continued signs of fire.
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Again, that's near Lancaster Way.
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Home struck by lightning, chimney exploded in multiple pieces on the ground.
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Smoke immediately after the strike with no continued signs of fire.

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Location mentioned:
Near Lancaster Way, Cheshire, CT 06410
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