Lightning strike sets home on fire in Fort Worth; firefighters fight blaze
Firefighters fought a blaze in east Fort Worth after lightning struck a house Saturday evening.
The fire caused considerable damage to the home in the 8900 block of Waterchase Circle, firefighter and public information officer Mike Drivdahl said.
Firefighters believe lightning struck the home at about 9 p.m. Crews were able to contain the fire to the third floor and attic.
No one was injured during the fire, and the family was not home at the time.
This story was originally published July 7, 2019 at 12:33 PM with the headline "Lightning strike sets home on fire in Fort Worth; firefighters fight blaze."