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Electrical outlet explosion and smoke from possible lightning strike, Salem MO

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Near N Hwy 19, Salem, MO 65560

A resident near North Highway 19 reported an exploded electrical outlet and smoke inside the wall. They believe lightning struck the house, causing a power outage and potential fire risk.

Audio|Source: Dent County Fire Protection District
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Transcript:
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New County Fire.
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I need to respond to near North Highway 19.
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Again, near North Highway 19.
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It's going to be an exploded outlet.
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She smells smoke, or she smells fire, see smoke.
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She's just afraid maybe.
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It's more so in the wall and not so far out into open flame.
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Time out 14 a week.
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Okay.
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Go ahead.
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At this time, he gets to be around with the crew of five.
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And four, she does believe that her house was struck by lightning, and when this happened, she says that she no longer has electricity at this time.

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Near N Hwy 19, Salem, MO 65560
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