On September 9 the Clyde-Galen Fire District was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the town of Galen.
Crews from multiple departments responded alongside units from Savannah, Rose, and Wayne County EMS.
Upon arrival, crews encountered light smoke conditions and discovered that the home had been struck by lightning, igniting a fire in the basement ceiling.
Firefighters ventilated the area, checked for further fire extensions, and cleared the scene, returning to service shortly after.
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