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Lightning Strikes Timber Ridge, Sparking Fire: Joliet Fire Department
Fire crews from stations 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 responded and were on the scene for 90 minutes.
JOLIET — Joliet Fire Department battalion chief Fred Offermann issued a press release late Sunday morning regarding the fire on Bronk Road to the Timber Ridge Middle School in the Plainfield School District.
According to Offermann:
At 9:31 a.m, the Joliet Fire Department responded to 2101 Bronk Road, Timber Ridge Middle School, for a report of smoke and flames coming from the roof.
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The first units arrived within 5 minutes and found fire coming from the main roof area.
Firefighters extended ladders from multiple sides to reach affected areas and entered the building. Crews determined the fire was contained to a layer of insulation between the shingles and the metal roof. A hose line was brought up to the roof to extinguish the fire.
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Fire crews from stations 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 responded and were on the scene for 90 minutes. There were no injuries. The investigation determined lightning was the cause. The building was turned over to District 202 staff personnel.
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