At 9:30 a.m., amidst heavy rainfall and violent thunder, lightning struck the chimney of 180 South Main Street, blowing it apart into the street. Upon arrival, there were reports of a light smokey condition coming from the roof.

A crew was sent into the building an discovered a hole in the ceiling with insulation burning inside. A water can and pike pole was used to over haul the ceiling to find the hot spots but the water can was not enough so a hand line was stretched.