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Firefighter Injured In Elmont Blaze Caused By Lighting Strike
A firefighter suffered injuries battling a blaze that broke out in a Long Island home that was tied to a nearby lightning strike, police said.
In Elmont, first responders were met with thick smoke coming from a second-story window from a Circle Drive West home at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Monday, May 16, according to authorities.
Original story - Lightning Strike Causes House Fire In Elmont
Upon arrival, officers met with three victims - ages 65, 61, and 22 - who were residents of the home that were displaced by the fire, Nassau County Police said.
The Elmont, Valley Stream, and Sou…
Line Of Thunderstorms, Some Severe, Sweeping Through Region, With Gusty Winds, Hail Possible
A line of thunderstorms, some severe, is sweeping through the region from the west to the east on Tuesday afternoon, June 8.
Storm activity is expected to continue through the afternoon and evening.
Wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour and penny-sized hail are possible.
"There is the potential for heavy rainfall which may produce localized flash flooding," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement on Tuesday. "Gusty winds and lightning strikes are also threats."
Wednesday, June 9 will be another hot, humid, and potentially stormy day, with partly sunn…
