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Lightning strike causes burning smell in residence basement, Highland IL

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Near Tulip Ln, Highland, IL 62249

A house near Tulip Lane in Highland was struck by lightning about 20 minutes ago. There was a burning smell near the basement fuse panel, but no flames or smoke were seen.

Audio|Source: Madison and Clinton Counties Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Near Tulip Lane, Highland.
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The phone is advising his house was struck by lightning approximately 20 minutes ago.
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There was a smell of burning down by the fuse panel in the basement.
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He does not see smoke or smell anything further.
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I sent fire response to near Tulip Lane, Highland.
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The residence was struck by lightning approximately 20 minutes ago.
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There was a smell of burning by the fuse panel in the basement.
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There is no visible flames and no further smell.
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Timeout is 2107 as we're in Madison County.

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Near Tulip Ln, Highland, IL 62249

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