Lightning being investigated as possible cause for Johnston house fire

JOHNSTON, Iowa — Lightning is being investigated as a possible cause for a house fire in Johnston on Monday night.

The City of Johnston said that at around 8 p.m., the Johnston-Grimes Fire District, Urbandale Fire Department, and Saylor Township Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire in the 6000 block of Blackstone Court.

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When crews arrived at the home they found an active fire, and worked quickly to extinguish it. At around 8:52 p.m., the city said the fire was contained.

Viewer Mike Wilson shared the photos below with WHO 13 that showed firefighters working the scene.

The home sustained moderate damage…

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