Smoke in the residence is reported at 9430 Ridge Road, East Pembroke. East Pembroke Fire Department is responding and mutual aid from Darien and Corfu is requested.
The cause is a possible lightning strike at the residence. A first responder reports debris in the roadway and advises responders to approach with caution. Code enforcement is requested; there appears to be electrical damage inside the residence.
UPDATE 2:46 a.m.: A thermal camera will be used to try and detect heat in the walls.
UPDATE 2:59 a.m.: The code enforcement officer has a 30-minute ETA.
UPDATE 3:13 a.m.: Corfu is back in service.
