Lightning strike sparks house fire in Seminole County, officials say Fire reported on Northumbria Drive in Sanford
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A home in Seminole County was damaged after a lightning strike sparked a fire, according to officials.
The Seminole County Fire Department said the fire was reported on Northumbria Drive in Sanford round 7:30 p.m.
According to fire officials, no injuries were reported in the fully involved fire.
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Crews from Longwood, Oviedo and Sanford fire departments assisted with the blaze.
The fire comes a day after lightning caused another house fire in Waterford Lakes in Orlando.
A GoFundMe has been established to help assist the family.
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