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Lightning strike damages utility pole and residence exterior, Rustburg VA

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Near Village Hwy, Rustburg, VA 24588

A lightning strike hit a utility pole next to a house on Village Highway, damaging the pole and causing burn marks on the house exterior. There is no visible smoke or fire currently. Fire crews are on the way to check the situation.

Audio|Source: Campbell County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Okay, again, near Village Hwy.
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If you're going east on 24, it'd be the first driveway on the left.
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Up you pass, Babcock.
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Caller, advisor, lighting struck a utility pole that was beside the residence.
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I believe it was also destructive residents.
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Advises got a spot on the side of the structure.
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It appears to be charred.
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I know because we'll smoke and fire.
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That's the time.

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Near Village Hwy, Rustburg, VA 24588
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