HOUSTON (CW39) – A Houston-area family is recovering after a lightning strike sparked a fire and caused significant damage to their home over the weekend.
Neighbors are now stepping in to help as the family begins cleanup following the storm near Lake Houston.
What to Know
- Lightning strike caused fire at Houston-area home
- Incident happened on Slate Mountain Lane near Lake Houston
- Visible damage to roof and walls
- Family escaped safely, no injuries reported
- Neighbors offering support after storm
How severe was the damage to the home?
Firefighters responded to the home and were able to contain the flames before they spread.
Video from the scene shows large holes in both the roof and walls, highlighting the impact of the lightning strike.
How did first responders handle the situation?
Fire crews acted quickly despite windy conditions, preventing the fire from spreading to nearby homes…