Lightening and Fire!

7/15/2022 (Permalink)

If your home or business is struck by lightning, you need to call the fire department immediately. Even if you do not see, hear, or smell a fire, it is better to be safe and prepared. When lightning strikes a structure, it can start a fire in attics or walls. So, while it may not seem like there was any damage, there could be an undetectable fire starting somewhere in your structure.

Why does this happen? When lightning passes through your home, it may take several paths to make its way to the ground as fast as possible. It may jump from outside lines to water pipes, or even from your gutter to window frame, and then to your electrical wiring in your walls.

It is best to be safe and call your local fire department to inspect your home or business to avoid significant damage.