Lightning sparks fire at retired IFD firefighter’s home

INDIANAPOLIS — A retired Indianapolis Hearth Division firefighter’s household was compelled out of their dwelling proper earlier than occurring trip after a lightning strike sparked a hearth Monday.

The Indianapolis Hearth Division mentioned the hearth occurred within the 8000 block of Cardinal Cove E round 3:30 Monday afternoon. One of many householders mentioned she heard and felt lightning strike the home proper earlier than the hearth.

When the division arrived, they discovered heavy smoke and fireplace coming from the roof and basement of the house. They had been in a position to get the hearth out in about half-hour.

Grace Bish, one of many householders, was working in her workplace when the lightning strike occurred. She mentioned the strike broken the pc and different electronics she was utilizing.

The lightning traveled from the chimney to the basement and brought on in depth injury to the attic space and higher degree of the house, together with the basement.

Bish mentioned the household was packed and able to go on trip. Doug and Grace Bish, together with their grownup daughter and cat, had been in a position to get out safely.

The division mentioned Doug Bish retired from the Indianapolis Hearth Division in 2016 after serving for 25 years. The household owned the house since 1986 and has insurance coverage.

IFD Victims Help helps the household work with insurance coverage for shelter and to safe the home.