Crime & Safety

Lighting Strikes Sylvan Avenue Garage

The East Providence Fire Department responded to the residence which was occupied by homeowners at the time.

Lightning struck the roof of a garage on Sylvan Avenue during Monday's round of thunderstorms.

According to reports from the East Providence Fire Department, the surge followed the underground wiring into the main house, causing electrical problems.

The homeowners were home at the time and called the fire department when the strike occurred.

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