House hit by lightning with attic smoke reported
MO-98, Boonville, MO 65233 - 6/13/2026 09:43 PM
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports that a house on Highway 98 may have been struck by lightning, with smoke reportedly filling the home and possibly coming from the attic. Residents appeared to be evacuating while fire and medical units were sent to the scene, and the call was updated to a structure fire. Separate radio traffic also mentioned trees and water blocking nearby roadways, which may have slowed some responders.
Cooper County Police, Fire, and EMS
03:14
Transcript
00:00
Hey Cooper, we're going to units (number withheld) Highway 98 .
00:07
We have reports of possible house struck by lightning.
00:10
There is smoke filling the home.
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