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July 19, 2012
Morning News Update

Good morning from Vermont. I’m James Brierton. It’s Thursday, July 19. Here’s the latest from the SmithtownRadio.com newsroom

Nothing remained except two, burnt shells of a car yesterday after downed wires ignited two vehicles in Nesconset. A wind gusts knocked down the LIPA lines on Lillian Drive around 5 o’clock. No one was injured.

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The Nesconset Fire Department also responded to a house fire on on Fourth Street that started after a lightning strike outside the home. No one was injured in that incident either.

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Yesterday marked the second time this week crews battled lightning-related fires. A fire in Commack is believed to have started after a thunderstorm rolled across the area Sunday.

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Yesterday’s crazy weather was the result of a cold front, which has now passed through the area.

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Cooler temps in your forecast today. Clouds and a high of 86 this afternoon. Slight shower with clouds tonight down to 69. We won’t make it out of the 70s on Friday.

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