Jonathan Bergmueller
pennlive.com
(MCT)
A first responder was injured combating a fire caused by a lightning strike in Lancaster County.
A home on Glenbrook Avenue in East Hempfield Township became ensnared by flames at around 4:48 p.m. Tuesday evening, according to Lancaster County Dispatch.
Two residents were able to escape the home safely, according to WGAL.
However, afirefighterwas injured from a fall during the incident, WGAL reported.
One individual was transported from the scene, according to Lancaster County Dispatch. It is unknown if this was the firefighter who fell or another individual at the scene.
Rohrerstown Fire Company is leading the response to the fire, according to Lancaster County Dispatch.
“All units evacuate the structure,” one individual called over the scanner. This call came in response to the roof partially collapsing, according to a Lancaster County Dispatch supervisor.
Pennlive will have more updates as they become available.
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