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Lightning Strike Sparks Minor House Fire Near Walnut Hill
June 1, 2015
There was no major damage and no injuries when lightning struck a home and sparked a fire near Walnut Hill Monday morning.
The incident happened about 11:30 in the 3000 block of Highway 97A, just south of Occie Philipps Road. Firefighters reported a light, smoky haze inside the home when they arrived on scene. The source of the smoke was traced to insulation in the attic area of the home.
The Walnut Hill, McDavid, Molino and Century station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Atmore Fire Department responded.
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