Eglin Battalion Chief's Home Destroyed by Lightning Strike
Brian and Kimberly Johnson's house was destroyed by a fire caused by a lightning strike on September 25.
Brian, a DOD firefighter at Eglin Air Force Base, was home alone when the incident occurred. He described the events:
I heard the breaker trip in the laundry room, so I went and checked on it, and then I started walking around the house to see if I noticed the power being out or if anything was scorched or damaged. And before I made it halfway through the house, I heard another breaker trip.
When he returned to the utility room, smoke was pouring from the breaker box, prompting him to call 911.
The community has rallied in support of the Johnsons, with an outpouring of assistance from neighbors, firefighters, and strangers across the Okaloosa County area.
Author's summary: Firefighter's home destroyed by lightning strike.
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