August 6, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2011-58) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-2857/Fax: (251) 208-2861 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org LIGHTNING CAUSE OF HOUSE FIRE Mobile firefighters responded, Saturday, August 6, to a fire in the attic of a two-story wood frame house located at 3730 Harvest Court. The call was received at approximately 4:40 p.m. and firefighters reported heavy smoke coming from the structure upon arrival. The fire broke through the roof but firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze and contain it to the attic before it spread to other parts of the house. The fire appears to have been caused by lightning. Damage is estimated at approximately $25 thousand. No injuries were reported. Engines 6, 22, 26; truck 27; rescue 22 and District Chief David Rose responded. The Bureau of Fire Prevention conducted the investigation. ###