Lightning strike causes electrical spark and smoke in house, South Bend IN


Lightning struck a tree next to a house near Rio Avenue, causing an electrical outlet to spark and smoke in the bathroom. No fire was reported.
Audio|Source: South Bend Metro Fire
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Transcript:
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South Bend Engine 6, near Rio Avenue, structure fire, electrical problem, near Rio Avenue, 19, 19 hours.
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(name withheld) Engine 3, Medics 3, responding to near Groves Road at Longhorn Steakhouse for a 60-year-old female that was in and out of consciousness.
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She is currently conscious.
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That will be at the Front Doric I-AIDU, priority 3.
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This is back, engine 6.
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Engine 6.
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We're en route, but there is no fire at this time, right?
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That's affirmative.
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Clear. Okay.
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Clear. 7106, responding to near Rio Avenue.
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The first party caller reporting lightning struck a tree next to the house and made their outlet spark.
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They are reporting no fire, just the owner of smoke in the bathroom on the east side of the house.
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South Bend, IN
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