Haugesund Avis: Morning Lightning Strike Causes Major Damage

Lightning Strike Disrupts Haugesund
Early on Sunday morning, emergency services responded to reports of a lightning strike in a residential area of Haugesund. The police received notification of the incident at 6:40 AM. Residents reported waking up to a loud 'bang'.
Extent of the Damage
According to initial reports from the police, there were significant material damages and smoke development. Shortly thereafter, it was confirmed that multiple homes were affected.
- Witnesses described the noise as impressive.
- Emergency leader Henning Vik confirmed all residents were safe.
- There were no injuries or fires linked to the incident.
Details from Emergency Services
Vik explained that five houses in the area experienced the effects of the strike, with one house sustaining significant damage. Inspector John Helle from the fire department mentioned, 'One house has suffered severe material damage, while others have minor issues such as burnt wiring and power outages.'
In the home with major damage, there were reported problems with the chimney, wall holes, and broken windows.
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