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Richfield, WI

Lightning strike causes basement smoke in residence 

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Richfield, WI
A lightning strike caused smoke in the basement of a home, leading to evacuation and response by fire crews.
Audio|Source: Washington County Police, Fire and EMS
00:23

Transcript:
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market with cones.
00:02
They'll be out there tomorrow.
00:07
Washington County Sheriff to Richfield Fire[1] Department, you are needed to respond to 351 Platte Road.
00:13
Again, 351 Platt Road.
00:15
Caller State Lightning struck his house in the basement is smoking.
00:18
There are no visible flames.
00:21
People will be evacuated with the house.

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[1]
Fire: Structure Fire

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