Lightning Causes House Fire in Swan River

Swan River RCMP Report |

On August 28, 2013 at about 10:15 pm the Swan River RCMP, the Swan River Fire Department, and Parkland EMS were dispatched via ‘911’ to a house at the 200 block of 5th avenue, north in Swan River, Manitoba.

Fire was contained to the 2nd story eaves. Apparently, a lightning strike had caused the fire. Fire & water damage, under the circumstances was fairly limited. No injuries to persons or pets.

No further information is available at this time.