South Walton home suffers ‘significant damage’ in fire caused by lightning strike

A house in South Walton was closely damaged Friday night time right after a lightning strike induced the residence to go up in flames.

South Walton Hearth District crews responded to the property on Beach front Entrance Path all over 6 p.m. soon after a 911 caller documented smoke during their residence, in accordance to a SWFD news launch.

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When firefighters arrived, they observed smoke and flames demonstrating from a big, multi-story residence. The residents were home at the time and were being confirmed to be outdoors of the property.

Panama City Seashore Fireplace Rescue, Walton County Hearth Rescue and Destin Fireplace Command District assisted the South Walton Fireplace District in placing out the hearth.

Although battling the blaze, inside crews observed weighty smoke and fireplace on the upper flooring of the dwelling, in accordance to the SWFD. Firefighting efforts ongoing for about one hour until finally inside crews noted they experienced knocked down the flames.

The hearth was out at 8:15 p.m. and no injuries were being documented. Firefighters also reunited two pet turtles discovered on the 1st flooring of the residence with their entrepreneurs.

The SWFD Fire Marshal and Point out Fireplace Marshal’s Office environment identified the fireplace was most likely brought about by lightning primarily based on evidence and testimony supplied by the people. The house endured sizeable injury, the SWFD reported.

This short article initially appeared on Northwest Florida Day by day News: South Walton property set on fire by lightning strike