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Possible porch fire after lightning strike reported, Erie County NY

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Canalview Ter, Amherst, NY 14228

Fire responders investigated a possible porch fire believed to be caused by a lightning strike near Burnleaf Terrace and Canal View Terrace in Amherst, after a neighbor reported seeing hot embers or a small fire.

Audio|Source: Amherst and Tonawanda Police and Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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The Elker Creek investigate a possible porch fire, and they are 162 boxed out of lane, Infernleaf Terrace and Canalview Terrace.
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Call reporting the porch was struck by lightning.
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There could be some hot embers or possible small fire on the back.
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Just call them from a neighbor from across the pond.
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Creek investigated possible porch fire 162 box all their lane near Burnleaf Terrace and Canal View Terrace.
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Call out said a flight is going from across the pond and believes the porch was struck by lightning.
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One caller on this 2129 Amherst Fire.

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Canalview Ter, Amherst, NY 14228
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