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Ridgewood NJ, at least one (1) single family home was evacuated on Gateway Road, Ridgewood late Saturday afternoon, 09/09 when a “hot” primary electric line apparently caught fire after being hit by lightning, fell to the ground, and continued to burn. Ridgewood firefighters became concerned that heat from the fire could ignite an underground gas service line to a nearby home and ordered the family to evacuate it as a precaution. Firefighters were awaiting the arrival of technicians from PSE&G’s separate gas and electric divisions to assist with remediating the situation. Ridgewood Police assisted with traffic and crowd control.
The likelihood of a lightning strike occurring in any given location depends on several factors, including geographic location, time of year, and local weather patterns. Typically, areas with a higher frequency of thunderstorms, such as regions with warm, moist air masses colliding with cooler air, are more prone to lightning strikes. Coastal and mountainous areas, as well as the central parts of continents, often experience a higher incidence of lightning. Additionally, lightning activity tends to be more prevalent during the summer months when atmospheric instability is more common. While the likelihood of an individual or specific structure being struck by lightning is relatively low, it is essential to take precautions and follow safety guidelines during thunderstorms to minimize the risk of lightning-related accidents.
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