Lightning strike causes roof collapse and electrical damage, Madison County KY


A house near Avalon Drive was struck by lightning, causing the roof in the garage to collapse on vehicles and damaging electrical sockets. There is a smell of electrical burning but no visible fire or smoke. Everyone is evacuating the house for safety.
Audio|Source: Madison County Fire
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Transcript:
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Respond to near Avalon Drive.
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House near Avalon Drive has been struck by lightning.
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No smoke or flames at this time.
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They can smell electrical burning, getting everyone out.
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Also, be advised the roof has collapsed inside the garage on the vehicles.
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All the electrical sockets are blown off the walls.
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Operate on Ops 1, Ops 1.
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Ops 1.
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Madison County, KY
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