Lightning Causes House Fire - 04.25.2008
On April 25, 2008, the Monroe Fire Department was alerted for a residential structure fire in the 500 block of Haddinger Road. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke condition on the first floor and in the basement. The fire was located in the basement and extended up into the first floor.
Crews battled the fire and got it under control in about 45 minutes with the assistance of mutual aid companies. A MABAS box alarm was pulled to the second level. Departments from Wisconsin and Illinois.
During the investigation, neighbors reported a lightning strike to or near the residence about 15 minutes prior to our arrival. The residence received severe damage. Both occupants in the house were out of the residence upon Fire Department arriving. Both were transported to Monroe Clinic by Green County EMS for smoke inhalation. Three firefighters were treated for minor injuries and returned to duty.
Crews remained on scene for 7 hours.
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