Lightning strike sparks house fire in N Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — Crews quickly extinguished a house fire caused by a lightning strike in north Austin early Friday morning, with no injuries reported to civilians or firefighters.

The fire occurred at 112167 Blossom Bell Dr., where callers reported the “roof [was] on fire after lighting hit the house,” according to the Austin Fire Department.

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