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Possible house fire after lightning strike near Slope Road, De Soto WI

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De Soto, WI 54624

A house near Slope Road was struck by lightning and may be on fire. Smoke or a burning smell is coming from the basement. Five children were evacuated, but an adult male is still inside trying to turn off the gas to prevent further danger.

Audio|Source: Crawford County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Number two county cars, we have a possible house fire near DeSoto, near Slope Road.
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Please, the house was struck by lightning.
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They cannot see any flames at this time but you can smell it, though.
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Something's coming from the basement.
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Five kids are all out.
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Male party, adult male, still in the house trying to shut off the gas.

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De Soto, WI 54624

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