Lightning damages electrical outlet, causes power outage, Cape Girardeau MO


Lightning struck a house near East Lake Drive, causing blackening around an electrical outlet and a power outage, but no smoke or flames were observed.
Audio|Source: Cape County Public Safety
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Transcript:
engine four still alarm near East Lake Drive reporting party advising that his house was struck by lightning stated that an outlet had black around it however he doesn't smell smoke he doesn't see flames he just needs assistance because his electricity is out at 1435
engine four still alarm near East Lake Drive reporting party advising that his house was struck by lightning stated that an outlet had black around it however he doesn't smell smoke he doesn't see flames he just needs assistance because his electricity is out at 1435
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Location mentioned:
Near E Lake Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
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