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Sunday, August 14, 2011
Lightning Strike Sets Home Ablaze
CHARLOTTE NC – A lightning strike set a home ablaze on Monday evening August 8th in south Charlotte.
At 8:33 PM Charlotte Firefighters responded to reports of “fire coming through the roof,” of a large 2-story home at 11615 James Jack Lane. Crews from neighborhood Fire Station 32 were first on scene and reported heavy fire and smoke conditions involving a 4,000+ square foot residential structure.
Firefighters initiated an aggressive fire attack, but quickly realized the potential of this large fire to consume the dwelling. As a result of this threat, a second alarm was transmitted bringing additional firefighting resources to the scene. Crews made haste to search the structure and quickly ascertained the occupants had escaped without harm. A working fire alarm system and smoke alarms may have contributed in their safe exodus of the home.
Crews climbed ladders to gain access to the roof where they used chainsaws to cut sections of the roof allowing heat, smoke, and products of combustion to escape. This ventilation practice also aids in stopping the forward progress of the fire.
Firefighters were resilient throughout an intense firefight until the bulk of the fire was knocked down. 60 Firefighters were summoned to the scene and brought the fire under control in 28 minutes. The fire caused an estimated $70,000 in damage and there were no injuries to report.
Eternally committed to duty and service,
Mark Basnight
Public Information Officer
Office of Media and Public Affairs
Charlotte Fire Department
At 8:33 PM Charlotte Firefighters responded to reports of “fire coming through the roof,” of a large 2-story home at 11615 James Jack Lane. Crews from neighborhood Fire Station 32 were first on scene and reported heavy fire and smoke conditions involving a 4,000+ square foot residential structure.
Firefighters initiated an aggressive fire attack, but quickly realized the potential of this large fire to consume the dwelling. As a result of this threat, a second alarm was transmitted bringing additional firefighting resources to the scene. Crews made haste to search the structure and quickly ascertained the occupants had escaped without harm. A working fire alarm system and smoke alarms may have contributed in their safe exodus of the home.
Crews climbed ladders to gain access to the roof where they used chainsaws to cut sections of the roof allowing heat, smoke, and products of combustion to escape. This ventilation practice also aids in stopping the forward progress of the fire.
Firefighters were resilient throughout an intense firefight until the bulk of the fire was knocked down. 60 Firefighters were summoned to the scene and brought the fire under control in 28 minutes. The fire caused an estimated $70,000 in damage and there were no injuries to report.
Eternally committed to duty and service,
Mark Basnight
Public Information Officer
Office of Media and Public Affairs
Charlotte Fire Department
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