Possible lightning strike starts house fire in Palm coast

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Fire broke out in the L section of the city

A lightning strike may have started a house fire in Palm Coast (Palm Coast Fire Department)

PALM COAST, Fla. – A possible lightning strike sparked a house fire on Sunday, according to the Palm Coast Fire Department.

Crews responded to the residence in the L section around 4 p.m. to and located a home with fire showing from the roof.

According to a news release, the homeowner said that “during the previous thunderstorm their home was struck by lighting.”

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Fire officials said they were able to contain the fire to the roof and attic area above the common area and kitchen.

A lightning strike may have started a house fire in Palm Coast (Palm Coast Fire Department)

According to the release, no injuries were reported.


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