Lightning suspected in damaging Paxton house fire; family safe

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PAXTON — A 2-alarm fire that heavily damaged a Holden Road home late Friday night was likely caused by a nearby lightning strike that traveled along an electrical line into the garage, according to the Paxton Fire Department.

Firefighters were dispatched to 105 Holden Road shortly before 10:30 last night after multiple neighbors and passing motorists called 911 to report the fire. All occupants had safely evacuated the home before firefighters arrived…

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