Lightning strike sparks attic fire in south Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A south Lincoln home caught fire Thursday morning when it was struck by lightning, officials say.

Shortly before 12:30 a.m., Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded to a house on San Mateo Lane near 40th Street and Yankee Hill Road.

When crews arrived, they saw smoke coming from the roof and found a small fire in the attic, according to Battalion Chief Bob Watton…

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