Crime & Safety
Lightning Strike Causes Small Fire At Cape Cod Home
No one was injured and there was minimal damage to the home, local fire officials said.
FALMOUTH, MA — Weekend thunderstorms on Cape Cod proved more problematic for some residents than others.
Falmouth Fire and Rescue officials responded to a structure fire on Ganset Road in Woods Hole around 5:15 p.m. on Friday that they said was caused by burned electrical wiring and a nearby tree that was struck by lightning.
The caller reported a smoke condition in the attic but, as Engine 22 arrived on location, those reports revealed that there was a light smoke condition on the second floor, but no apparent fire.
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Power was secured to the structure, and no additional damage was found. The smoke had dispersed soon after crews arrived, officials said.
The Town of Falmouth Electrical Inspector was on site to inspect the building's electrical system and units were cleared by 6:30 p.m.
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The property was turned over to the homeowner with no reported injuries and minimal damage.
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