Lightning strike causes smoke smell in St. Petersburg home


Fire crews responded to a house struck by lightning where smoke was smelled inside. The residents and their dogs evacuated safely. No injuries were reported.
Audio|Source: Pinellas County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
One semi, nothing's showing, investigating. This is responding to MDC, responding to a private rhythm of 5-450, 16th Avenue North. Reporting party advised that the house was struck by lightning and they can smell smoke inside now. We have no reported injuries, reporting party is evacuated with their dogs on the patio. You have nothing further out this time.
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Location mentioned:
Near 16th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
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