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Lightning strike causes burning smell in basement fuse panel, Highland IL

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Highland, IL 62249

A house in Highland was struck by lightning about 20 minutes prior, causing a burning smell near the basement fuse panel. No visible fire or smoke was present.

Audio|Source: Madison, Macoupin, Jersey County 911
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Phillips Drive, Highland mailing.
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House was struck by lightning about 20 minutes ago.
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There was a smell of burning near the fuse panel in the basement.
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There is no smoke or further smell.
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95,
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Pullup Drive, Highland mailing.
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House was struck by lightning about 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 are no visible flames and no further smell.

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Highland, IL 62249

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