Lightning Sparks Fire, Destroys Orange House
POSTED: 5:43 p.m. EDT September 25, 2003
UPDATED: 6:35 a.m. EDT September 26, 2003
A home in Orange County, Fla., was destroyed Thursday night by fire started by a lightning strike, according to Local 6 News.
Firefighters were called to a home located on Ventana Lane in Orange County after flames were reported coming from the structure's roof.
Local 6 News reported that all of the people inside the home were evacuated. There were no reported injuries.
Fire crews reportedly confirmed Friday that the fire was started by a lighting strike.
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