Lightning strike prompts fire inspection at Tyler residence, Tyler TX
Fire & ArsonFire units responded to a report of lightning striking a house near Loftin Street in Tyler. No flames were seen, but crews inspected for possible fire or damage. The report came from a neighbor who witnessed the lightning strike.
Audio|Source: Smith County Sheriff, Tyler Police, and Tyler Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 7 is public, near Loftin Street.
00:02
It's the lightning that hits the house.
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They don't see any flames or anything else, just want to check out.
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Units responding to turn 4.
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335, I'm 23.
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I'm 23. Stand 4.
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All right.
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Go ahead.
00:25
You have details on that's suspicious.
00:32
We're finishing up call notes now.
00:36
Okay.
00:42
214, 241, you'll copy a residential burglary alarm, near North Ross.
00:47
China, master bedroom, glass, breaks, the keyholder is not in location and requested dispatch.
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Did they call from this residence? Are they on location?
01:03
It was the neighbor that lives directly behind that that called it in, said he saw the lightning hit the house.
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We're out here at this location.
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We'll look at it.
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Location mentioned:
E Loftin St, Tyler, TX 75701
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