Lighting strikes house, starting minor fire – Star News Group
By: Tommy Watters | Published: 2025-07-11 11:00:00 | Source: starnewsgroup.com
BAY HEAD — In the midst of the storm that struck the Jersey Shore on Tuesday night, one house in Bay Head was struck by lightning, causing a minor structure fire.
On the evening of July 8, Bay Head Fire Department was dispatched to 111 Bridge Ave. for a reported lightning strike.
Upon arrival, firefighters in the Chief 3510 vehicle observed smoke coming from the third floor of the structure. A box alarm was promptly struck, bringing in mutual aid from Point Pleasant Beach Stations 42 and 43, as well as South Wall Station 52-3 for rapid intervention.
Point Beach EMS responded for rehabilitation and Point Pleasant Station 75 was placed on standby.
Engine 1415 arrived on scene, secured a water source from a nearby hydrant and laid into the fire. Crews from 1415 and 1411 entered…
