Phenix City fire crews on scene of structure fire in Carriage Hill neighborhood
Phenix City fire crews are working to extinguish a Saturday afternoon house fire.
The fire is taking place in the 1800 block of Carriage Drive in the Carriage Hill subdivision. The fire was first reported to CNAW2News.com shortly after 4:10 P.M.
CNAW2News reporters could see smoke rising from the area from miles away. Several engines with Phenix City Fire Rescue are on scene, along with police cruisers.
Multiple residents in the area reported hearing a large boom from thunder after a lightning strike during a storm. It has not been confirmed by fire officials if that was the direct cause.
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