Lightning strike causes utility pole fire near residence, Festus MO


A lightning strike caused a utility pole near a house on State Road TT to catch fire. Fire units are responding to the location near Prestige Drive in Sunshine Acres.
Audio|Source: Jefferson County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
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7214, respond to wires, near State Road TT.
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Cross streets are Prestige Drive in Sunshine Acres.
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7214, respond to wires near State Road TT.
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Cross streets are Prestige Drive in Sunshine Acres.
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WPY-Y-895
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7214 responding 7214 responding
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Jeffco, 7214 called by a passenger and the homeowner, advising lightning,
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struck a utility pole or nearby.
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Utility pole is on fire approximately 50 feet from the house.
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7214, square.
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The homeowner advised the correct address will be near State Road TT at Priskey-Strave.
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Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near State Rd TT, Festus, MO 63028
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