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Tree smolders near residence after lightning strike, Erie PA

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Near Basswood Dr, Erie, PA 16506

A tree near a home on Basswood Dr that was hit by lightning is still smoldering and burning. Fire crews are responding to the scene.

Audio|Source: Erie County Public Safety
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Westridge 924 for a vegetation fire, 45 with two basswood drive. Westridge, 924 for a tree on fire. 4502 Basswood. 1-11's transporting to Hammett with Medicorn. Gravity 924, 45 with two basswood. Huckthorn drive to the dead end of your cross streets.
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So he was called him by a neighbor reporting a tree that had prior been struck by lightning, still smoldering and on fire. And it sounds like the residents burning the debris. 11, medic one to hammer.

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Near Basswood Dr, Erie, PA 16506
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