Lightning Fire in Green IslandWhen lightning struck a Green Island home Saturday evening, it took just minutes for a family's life to change. According to the Green Island Fire Department, crews responded just before 8 PM to a structure fire on the 100 block of Hudson Avenue. Read More: Large Aggressive Fox Has Mechanicville Residents on AlertThanks to the quick response from Green Island firefighters, along with crews from Watervliet, the Watervliet Arsenal, and Cohoes, the fire was brought under control within about 30 minutes. Photo: Ryan Bidwell Facebook Photo: Ryan Bidwell Facebook6 People Displaced After FireThankfully, no injuries were reported, but six people have been displaced. Photo: Ryan Bidwell Facebook Photo: Ryan Bidwell FacebookThe fundraiser describes the Simpson family as the kind of people who are always the first to help others in times of need.