Lightning strikes gas line on Jasmine Court, causing fire, Jefferson LA


Radio dispatch and crews report a fire on Jasmine Court after lightning hit a gas line in the attic. The roofline shows charring. Fire crews asked the utility company to handle the gas meter. Water leaking through the ceiling is entering an electrical closet, creating an electrical hazard. Multiple fire and rescue units responded.
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Radio traffic about a fire at Jasmine Court. Crews report lightning struck a gas line in the attic, causing charring along the roofline. The fire department requested the utility company to secure the gas meter. Water is leaking from the ceiling into an electrical closet, creating an electrical hazard. Multiple engines and rescue units are on scene.
Radio traffic about a fire at Jasmine Court. Crews report lightning struck a gas line in the attic, causing charring along the roofline. The fire department requested the utility company to secure the gas meter. Water is leaking from the ceiling into an electrical closet, creating an electrical hazard. Multiple engines and rescue units are on scene.
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Jefferson, LA 70121
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