Staff report
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Units from Alachua County Fire Rescue and Gainesville Fire Rescue responded to a reported residential structure fire tonight in the southwest area of Alachua County.
At about 9:31 p.m. on August 19, crews responded to a fire in the Longleaf neighborhood. Upon arrival, crews found heavy fire and smoke showing from the rear of the residence, with fire extending into the attic space. The fire is believed to have been caused by a lightning strike associated with a strong thunderstorm that moved through the area…