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Lightning strike causes Portage house fire, knocks out power to nearby homes

A lightning strike on Saturday caused a fire that damaged a Portage home and knocked out power to nearby homes, the Portage Fire Department reported. The lightning struck the two-story wood frame structure at 506 W.

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Portage house fire caused by lightning strike, authorities say

Firefighters were sent to a residence at 506 W. Cook St. about 3:30 p.m. Saturday for a report of a fire caused by a lightning strike, the Portage Fire Department

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Lightning strike sparks house fire, utility problems in Portage

The Portage Fire Department said one pet was rescued, but others died in the fire. Ratan Tata love story: The love and heartbreak behind Tata's decision to stay single

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Lightning strike causes Portage home to start on fire

PORTAGE, Wis (WKOW) -- An older couple was displaced after a fire engulfed their house Saturday. It started from a lightning strike. Portage Fire and EMS found the home up in flames with fire coming from the front windows and back of the house. They were assisted by Portage Fire, Poynette Fire and Wyocena Fire.

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GoFundMe set up for family who lost everything in house fire caused by lightning strike

A GoFundMe has been set up for the family who lost everything after a lightning strike set their home on fire Saturday.

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Portage Fire Department responds to a house fire after lightning strike Saturday afternoon

All residents evacuated safely. Fire crews fought the fire from the outside but Portage Fire said it spread to the attic and roof. The lightning strike also caused homes in the area to lose ...

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Portage home catches fire after lightning strikes, leaves neighbors without power

Portage Fire Chief, Troy Haase said that due to the large size of the lightning bolt, he was grateful that only one house caught fire. “From what I understand, they could feel it for blocks ...

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Firefighter injured in Portage apartment fire sparked by smoking in bed

PORTAGE, Mich. — A firefighter was hurt while battling an apartment fire in Portage Wednesday evening, according to the Portage Department of Public Safety. Firefighters were called to the a ...

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'A walking billboard for the Marines'-- Portage Vietnam War veteran Ron Woodard shares his stories

Ron Woodard, 74, has been a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1707 in Portage for about the last 50 years. He ...

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