Strong thunderstorms keep fire crews busy
 
By Captain Michael Deniger
March 15, 2019
 

It was evening for HVWFD and our local neighbors for multiple reports of structure fires at 2 locations caused by lightning strikes from the pop up thunderstorm. While lightning did damage one home, no active fire was found at either location. National Grid was requested to the scene due to electrical damage. Crews also investigated an odor of propane from the same address which was also linked to the lightning strike.

 
Units: Engine 912 Engine 913 Ladder 911 Tanker 915
 
Mutual Aid: Carolina Engine 611 & Tanker 615 Ashaway Engine 414 & Tanker 415 Hope Valley Ambulance (stand by crew)