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Richfield, WI

Lightning strike causes basement smoke at house 

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Richfield, WI
Lightning hit a house causing smoke in the basement. No fire is seen. Residents are leaving the house for safety.
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Transcript:
Washington County Sheriff to Richfield Fire Department. You are needed to respond to 351 Platt Road. Again, 351 Platt Road. (name withheld) State's lightning struck his house in the basement is smoking. There are no visible flames. People will be evacuated from the house. Washington County Sheriff to Richfield Fire Department. You are needed to respond to 351 Platt Road, again 351 Platt Road. Caller safe lightning struck his house and the basement is smoking. There are no visible flames. People will be evacuating from the house clear underneath.

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