The Phillips Fire Department responded to two fires on June 25. Both are believed to be caused by lightning strikes related to the early morning storm.
The department was dispatched to a garage fire at 195 Shaw Street at approximately 1:18 a.m. The department responded with two engines, the heavy rescue and command vehicles and 11 firefighters. Central Price County Ambulance Service and Phillips Police Department also responded.
Upon arrival firefighters found a two-car garage with flames and smoke showing, according to Fire Chief David Lontcoski. Firefighters had a quick knock down and completed salvage and overhaul work.
The damage was contained to the garage. The cause is under investigation but is believed to be from a lightning strike. Severe storms were passing through the area when the fire was reported.
The department was back at the station and ready for service at 3:40 a.m.
The second dispatch was a 5:57 a.m. house fire call to W9619 County Road S. The department responded with two engines, a tender, the heavy rescue and command vehicles and 12 firefighters.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a single-story family residence with smoke showing from the eves of the house and attached garage, according to Lontcoski. Firefighters made an Interior attack on the fire which was burning in the attic space. Holes were cut in the roof to help with ventilation and the fire attack. A salvage and overhaul operation followed. The department was back at the station and ready for service at 10:15 a.m.
The residence is used as a vacation home and no one was present at the time the fire, Lontcoski said. The cause is under investigation but is believed to be a lightning strike.
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