A small storm quickly passed over New Milford last night, with lightning striking a tree in front of a historic home on South Main Street.  The strike brought several curious neighbors out of their homes, and several more as firefighters arrived to investigate an odor of burning and a slight haze of smoke in the home. 

Northville Fire was called to provide relief manpower due to the extreme heat, and New Milford Ambulance was called as a precaution for all working.  An extensive search of the home using thermal imaging cameras determined that the damage was limited to a pair of circuit breakers and a few roof shingles. 

Some firefighters were diverted to cover a report of wires down and burning along Aspetuck Ridge Road. 

A third call came in as firefighters were leaving the home for a vehicle fire on Danbury Road.  Officials say the issue turned out to be a non emergency.