Firefighter injured in Harvey fire started by suspected lightning strike
WGNO Web Desk
HARVEY, La. (WGNO) — It took approximately 20 firefighters from Harvey and Terrytown fire departments about 30 minutes to extinguish a blaze started in the roof of a two story 4-plex apartment due to a possible lightning strike.
One of those firefighters was hospitalized for heat exhaustion before being released.
Harvey Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 responded to the structure fire at 4209 Lac Couture Drive when they received a report of smoke billowing from the roof at approximately 5:20 p.m.
Firefighters respond to a 2-alarm fire at 4209 Lac Couture Drive, Harvey, La., Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Photo: Harvey Volunteer Fire Company #2)
Firefighters respond to a 2-alarm fire at 4209 Lac Couture Drive, Harvey, La., Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Photo: Harvey Volunteer Fire Company #2)
Firefighters respond to a 2-alarm fire at 4209 Lac Couture Drive, Harvey, La., Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Photo: Harvey Volunteer Fire Company #2)
Firefighters respond to a 2-alarm fire at 4209 Lac Couture Drive, Harvey, La., Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Photo: Harvey Volunteer Fire Company #2)
Firefighters respond to a 2-alarm fire at 4209 Lac Couture Drive, Harvey, La., Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Photo: Harvey Volunteer Fire Company #2)
Firefighters respond to a 2-alarm fire at 4209 Lac Couture Drive, Harvey, La., Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Photo: Harvey Volunteer Fire Company #2)
Firefighters respond to a 2-alarm fire at 4209 Lac Couture Drive, Harvey, La., Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Photo: Harvey Volunteer Fire Company #2)
Firefighters respond to a 2-alarm fire at 4209 Lac Couture Drive, Harvey, La., Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Photo: Harvey Volunteer Fire Company #2)
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Terrytown’s 5th District Volunteer Fire Company was called in for more manpower to fight the fire before a second alarm was requested.
Firefighters spent approximately 90 minutes on scene battling the blaze and patching the roof to prevent any further damage from the approaching storms.
