As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
SMOKE FROM COLUMN ABOVE FO LIGHTING CONTROL PANEL AND STRONG ELECTRICAL SMELL. THE LOCATION OF THE SMOKE WAS IN THE COCKPIT, WHILE THE SOURCE WAS THE FO LIGHTING CONTROL PANEL. THE DURATION OF THE SMOKE EVENT WAS LESS THAN 10 MINUTES, AND NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. /REMOVED AND REPLACED FO FLOODLIGHT RIGHT ABOVE FO LIGHTING PANEL IAW CRJ700 33-11-03-000/400-801-A01. OPS CHECK GOOD.