Lightning strike causes fire at residential garage in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Smith County Emergency Services District 2 responded to a residential garage fire on Saturday that was caused by a lightening strike.
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According to officials, the fire occurred at a residence in Cook's Crossing off Old Bullard Road in Tyler.
Smith County ESD2 said engines 161, 151, 166, 156 and Battalion 1 along with Whitehouse Fire Department, chief 3 and other support crews worked to put out the fire.
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All of the home's residents made it to safety and no injures were reported.
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