Littleton Lightning Strike

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Littleton Lightning Strike

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

At 18:42 on August 14th, 2018 Littleton Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported house fire at 7095 South Elati St. in Littleton. First arriving Battalion Chief 1 observed light smoke coming from the siding on the front of the home and assumed command. Firefighters confirmed with the residents that everyone had safely evacuated, and no one was injured. Crews searched the interior of the home and determined the fire was confined to the exterior siding. Firefighters used ground ladders to access a small roof to work off of and used hand tools to pry apart the siding and locate the fire. The smoldering area was quickly extinguished with minimal damage to the rest of the home. Heavy thunderstorms with frequent lightning were in the area when the incident occurred. 

Units on Scene: Battalion 1, Battalion 10, Safety 32, Ladder 12, Medic 12, Engine 11, Engine 14, Engine 15, Medic 15, Engine 16, Engine 17, Medic 17, PIO 30 & Bureau 12

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

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