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Lightning strike causes fire in Bridgeport

Firefighters in Bridgeport say they put out a small attic fire caused by a lightning strike. The fire broke out at 481 Putnam St. around 5 p.m. Officials say the fire was contained to that area

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Jul 19, 2016, 2:19 AM

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