Lightning damage causes siding and electrical issues at residence, Woodbridge CT
Fire & ArsonA lightning strike caused damage to the siding and a charred electrical outlet at a residence near Old Corey and Carriage Hill Road. No fire was seen initially, and power was cut while further checks were made.
Audio|Source: Lower Naugatuck Valley Fire and EMS
02:33
Transcript:
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States it looks like the exterior siding blew off the house during the lightning strike.
00:06
Looks like there's some damage to the outlets and the interior walls like it's still intact.
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Okay, Roger.
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No visible fire.
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Yeah,
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Roger, no visible fire at this time.
00:27
Enter 2 is your father.
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Your engine 2.
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Cross street is going to be Old Corey and Carriage Hill Road.
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2-1-24-2-2-6.
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Go ahead.
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Take up seven.
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Six, not bad.
01:00
Okay. All right.
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Reggie six.
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Two-one engine, too.
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Two-one, go ahead, two-one.
01:16
Yeah, what's your location?
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Pull it up, stay-bye.
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Engine 2 is taking arrival.
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Got a 2.5 story,
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raised ranch.
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Have a low-grade garage.
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Nothing showing at this time from three sides.
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Engine 2 will be establishing Carriage Hill Road Command.
01:43
Roger 2.
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Fire headquarters 2-1.
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Oh.
01:57
Two additional firefighters at fire headquarters, no drivers.
02:23
As reported, there is one outlet in the garage that is charred.
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The window that is adjacent to it is blown out.
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We cut the power to the house.
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We'll be further investigating.
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Location mentioned:
Carriage Hill Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525
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