Lightning strike damages home

November 15, 2007

Firefighters responded to a report of a lightning strike at a house off of Fisher Road at 10:10 AM on November 15th. As the storm moved it, this was apparently the only lightning strike in the area.

The homeowners were home when lightning hit a tree 35 feet from their house, destroying the tree, as well as their house and a neighboring tree. The lawn irrigation piping was unearthed in some areas. Pieces of the tree, ranging in size from small to several feet in length were scattered through the area. Neither of the two occupants were injured.

Marlborough Fire Department Engine 5 covered Southborough while firefighters were tied up at this scene.

One of two trees in the area that were struck by the same bolt of lightning.

Parts of the irrigation system were uprooted by the lightning - tree splinters were found all over the area

Firefighters check an area where lightning entered the house...

...the interior of the wall where the lightning entered, causing a small fire involving the electrical wiring.

The scorching marks to the downspout.

Another view of the tree.

The second tree that was struck by the same bolt.