Eglin Battalion Chief and Wife Lose Home to Lightning Strike
Brian and Kimberly Johnson's house fire has sparked an outpouring of assistance from neighbors, firefighters and strangers across the Okaloosa County area.
On the evening of September 25, Battalion Fire Chief Brian Johnson’s home was struck by lightning, starting a fire around 6:30 p.m. during an evening thunderstorm.
"I heard the breaker trip in the laundry room, so I went and checked on it, and then I started walking around the house to see if I noticed the power being out or if anything was scorched or damaged,"
Brian said. He immediately called 911 after finding smoke pouring from the breaker box.
Author's summary: Fire chief's home destroyed by lightning strike.
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