Lightning sparks tree fire at Ohio Christian University

Heard on: Pickaway OH Law Dispatch Group Calls

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Radio, what do you have at Ohio Christian University?

00:03

Go ahead.

00:06

What do you have at Ohio Christian University?

00:09

Lightning struck the building.

00:13

You're clear.

00:15

28.

00:18

Go ahead.

00:20

I'm sure the fire department has something similar, but my caller just called back in advising he has thermal binoculars if.

00:27

That would be helpful for you guys.

00:31

I don't need it.

00:32

I can see where the fire's at.

00:37

I copy.

00:41

I still have active flames, however, there's nothing the FD can do with it being that high up and the water's still off.

00:50

I copy. I'll give South Central a call back and see if they can give an ETA.

00:57

You're clear.

00:59

The flames come and go as the tree burns off that's on fire.

01:03

It falls to the ground and goes out.

01:06

I copy.

2026-09-20 19:41 UTC

Fire

Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH 43113

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible lightning-caused fire near Ohio Christian University, with active flames high up in a tree. Fire crews appear unable to respond because the flames are too high and water is currently off.