Crime & Safety

Lightning Strike Caused Shelton Fire

A small fire caused by a lightning strike Tuesday was extinguished by firefighters.

SHELTON, CT — A lightning strike caused a small fire on Buck Hill Road Tuesday afternoon, according to the Shelton Fire Department.

Firefighters went to 19 Buck Hill Road around 3:30 p.m. and found some smoke coming from the rear of the resdience. They found a small ceiling fire caused by a lightning strike and extinguished it.

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