Lightning sparks house fires in Broomfield, Evergreen, Erie
DENVER (KDVR) — Lightning is suspected behind house fires in Broomfield, Evergreen and Erie on Thursday as severe weather moved across the Front Range.
Officials reported the separate fires sparked after 4 p.m., not long after the day’s sunshine was darkened by storm clouds that also brought a confirmed tornado to the Eastern Plains.
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The Broomfield fire happened on West 154th Avenue, North Metro Fire Rescue posted on social media.
“Occupants escaped with their dogs with no injuries. Crews quickly extinguished the fire, containing most of the damage to the roof and attic,” the fire department posted on social media at 4:25 p.m.
North Metro said it was uncertain whether the family can stay at the home because of the damage. Firefighters continued to check for hotspots around 4:45 p.m. but some crews had cleared the scene by then.
Westminster Fire Department assisted with the response.
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Meanwhile, Evergreen Fire Rescue said at 4:20 p.m. that it was responding to a fire along Denver View Drive, and the incident commander “confirmed lightning struck the home.”
The fire was extinguished, including hot spots, by about 6:45 p.m.
Fire crews were on the scene of an Evergreen house fire on Thursday afternoon that may have been caused by lightning, according to fire officials. Fire crews were on the scene of an Evergreen house fire on Thursday afternoon that may have been caused by lightning, according to fire officials. Fire crews were on the scene of an Evergreen house fire on Thursday afternoon that may have been caused by lightning, according to fire officials. Fire crews were on the scene of an Evergreen house fire on Thursday afternoon that may have been caused by lightning, according to fire officials.
Mountain View Fire Rescue said it responded to a lightning fire at a house in west Erie just after 4 p.m.
“When crews got to the scene, they found the front of the home on Homestead Road had been struck by lightning and it did cause a small fire,” the department posted on social media Thursday evening.
No one was in the home when it happened, and no one was hurt. Fire departments from Lafayette and Louisville helped in the fire response and put it out within half an hour.
The fire came as severe weather moved across the region, with parts of the Eastern Plains on a tornado watch and one tornado confirmed near Akron just before 4 p.m.
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