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Lightning strike believed to be cause of house fire Saturday morning

A tower was set up to be used on extinguishment and a secondary engine was set up for water supply and exterior operations.

ROCKPORT, Texas — Three county Fire Departments were called to the scene of a structure fire at approximately 6:50 a.m. at Southpointe Circle, according to Rockport Volunteer FD. 

Upon arriving first to the location, Chief 1 was advised of smoke and flames that were coming from the roof. 

Rockport Tower 1, Engine 1, 3, 4 and 5 responded to the house fire.

The fire is believed to be the result of a lightning strike.

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At approximately 0650 this morning all 3 County Fire Departments were paged out for a structure fire on Southpointe...

Posted by Rockport Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, February 3, 2024

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