Storms across North Texas are being linked to several structure fires. With more storms still in the forecast, experts say homeowners should think beyond just roof damage when it comes to protecting their property.
At a Colleyville home, off Cliffwood Drive, there’s a hole in the roof, and much of the ceiling has collapsed. The homeowners, who did not want to go on camera, tell CBS News Texas that while their home has extensive damage, they’re grateful it wasn’t worse. They said their home caught fire on Sunday after it was struck by lightning. They didn’t know it was on fire until a neighbor told them.
The National Weather Service said Sunday’s storms produced at least 20 lightning strikes across North Texas. It’s unclear how many of those strikes hit homes, but Sunday, crews also responded to a fire at a North Richland Hills senior living facility, displacing several residents. Officials believe that fire was also caused by lightning…