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Storm Dumps Hail, Sparks Brush Fire
June 8, 2011
Thunderstorms moving through the North Escambia area dropped marble size hail and sparked a six-acre brush fire, but few other problems were reported Wednesday afternoon.
The hail was reported in the Dogwood Park area, with reader photographs showing it beginning to cover the ground.
Have weather photos? Email them to news@northescambia.com.
A lightning strike about 1:15 p.m. in a wooded area east of Highway 97 near Greenland Road started a six-acre brush fire. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue was able to bring the fire under control in about 30 minutes. The Florida Division of Forestry also responded to create a fire break around the blaze using heavy machinery.
A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for a brief period Wednesday afternoon with National Weather Service radar indicating a severe thunderstorm capable of producing quarter size hail and winds in excess of 60 mph. The storm was near Molino about 1:16 p.m. and moving toward Oak Grove, according to the NWS. That warning has since expired.
Pictured above and below: Marble size hail fell at the Godwin residence in Dogwood Park Wednesday afternoon. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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3 Responses to “Storm Dumps Hail, Sparks Brush Fire”
Lightening struck a pole across the street. It was so loud my ears are still ringing. I looked out and saw smoke and sure enough there was a fire around the pole and heading into our neighbors crops. It was quickly contained and put out. Thanks for getting here and putting it out, I know the man who owns the land would appreciate it too.
Thanks to the quick action of Mike Helton who came to check when he smelled and saw smoke, called 911, beat flames, hooked the tractor to disk and disked around the area, neighbors and many volunteer firefighters and their tankers the fire was quickly contained before the forstery plow got here. They did plow as an extra safety measure. The wind was switching directions and the matter could have gotten ugly. A slight shower helped. Thanks guys, for a job well done.
Same hail on hwy 97 near Gibson Rd. Lost my flag pole, garbage can down the road and grill blown over. However, We sure did need that rain.