A lightning strike was likely the cause of a house fire in Southern Pines over the weekend.
Reports of smoke showing from a residence on Sheldon Road came into 911 on Sunday afternoon. The call came in during heavy thunderstorms that blanketed the area just before 2 p.m.
Heavy smoke was showing from the roof. The two-story structure suffered significant damage to the top floor. Southern Pines Fire Chief Mike Cameron said the fire appears to have started in the attic…