Lightning Strike Ignites Shed Fire in Ben Bolt During Overnight Storms

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Ben Bolt homeowner is thankful no one was hurt after a lightning strike sparked a fire at his property during overnight storms Tuesday morning.

The fire happened around 2 a.m. on Salazar Street as storms began moving through the area.

The homeowner said a lightning bolt struck a shed in his backyard, causing it to catch fire almost instantly…

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