The Brief
- A Katy-area home is believed to be one of many buildings that were hit by lightning on Tuesday in Fort Bend County.
- Fire crews had to evacuate the home as conditions worsened.
- At least three firefighters suffered minor injuries.
KATY, Texas – A Katy-area home is believed to be one of many buildings that were hit by lightning as severe storms moved through part of Fort Bend County on Tuesday.
Katy home possibly struck by lightning
What they’re saying:
The Willowfork Fire Department says they received multiple reports on Tuesday about lightning strikes impacting homes and businesses as storms moved through the Cinco Ranch area.
At about 5:30 p.m., the department then got a report about a house fire just outside of Cinco Ranch on Mayfield Ridge Lane. Units from Willowfork and other nearby departments were already working storm-related incidents in the area, so they responded to that fire.
Crews were at the two-story home minutes after the 911 call and saw flames rising through the roof. The crews tried to contain the fire from inside the home, but worsening conditions forced them to evacuate and try another method.…