3 people, 4 pets displaced after lightning strike

A lightning strike is being blamed for a residential fire that resulted in three residents and four pets being displaced on Sunday, July 19.

Firefighters were dispatched to 3733 Stonehenge Lane W. at 8:05 p.m. in response to a report of a structure fire, according to Deputy Fire Chief James P. Campbell of Wilson Fire/Rescue Services.

“Crews arrived on the scene and found a single-story, 1,614-square-foot private dwelling with smoke and fire coming from the attic,” Campbell said. “The fire was quickly extinguished by fire personnel, with the house sustaining significant fire and smoke damage throughout the attic. Two adults, one child, and four pets were displaced as a result of the fire.”

Five firefighting vehicles and 16 firefighters responded to the fire and remained on scene until 11:49 p.m.

There were no civilian or firefighter injuries in the incident.

Campbell estimated damage to property to be $150,000 and damage to contents to be $50,000.

According to Wilson County tax records, the property is owned by Lindsey Farham and Kyle R. Cecala.

Firefighters were assisted on the scene by the Wilson Police Department, Wilson County Emergency Medical Services, Wilson Energy, Wilson Gas Department, Wilson County Emergency Communications Center and the American Red Cross.