Lightning damages chimney of Potomac Street duplex

Heard on: Washington MD Fire-Tac Group Calls

01:03

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Battalion Three, caller advised lightning struck his chimney.

00:03

The part of the chimney has collapsed and there's bricks everywhere.

00:07

He said the rest of the chimney appears to be leaning.

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He's concerned it's going to continue to collapse.

00:13

Okay.

00:15

He did not report any smoke or flames.

00:18

Okay.

00:21

Washington County, Engine 5 on scene.

00:23

Two-story duplex.

00:26

Nothing evident from the exterior.

00:29

Have truck four enter from

00:34

Potomac Street.

00:36

We'll advise.

00:37

Engine five, on scene.

00:39

Two-story duplex.

00:40

Nothing happening from the exterior.

00:42

Ladder truck's down from Potomac.

00:44

2209.

00:46

Establishing command.

00:49

Engine five, establishing command.

00:52

Staging at the hydrant south of Potomac.

00:55

Engine one, on scene. Staging at the hydrant Potomac.

00:57

2209.

01:00

Battalion three, on scene.

01:02

Battalion three, 2210.

9/3/2026 07:07 PM

Fire

Potomac St, Boonsboro, MD 21713

Lightning damages chimney of Potomac Street duplex

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Lightning damages chimney of Potomac Street duplex

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