Crime & Safety
Barrington Fire Investigating Possible Lightning Strike
The fire department responded to a home where the resident reported an odor of smoke.

BARRINGTON, RI — The Barrington Fire Department on Saturday investigated a possible lightning strike at a home on Old River Road. The incident happened around 2 p.m.
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Apparatus to 6 Old River Rd for lightening strike. Resident reporting burning odor in house.
— Barrington RI Fire (@BarringtonRIFD) September 30, 2017
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