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Lightning Strike Causes Fire in St. Louis County

/ CBS Minnesota

GRAND LAKE TOWNSHIP, Minn. (WCCO) – Lightning struck a garage on Saturday evening, causing flames to erupt and engulf the structure.

A 911 report came from Swanstrom Road in Grand Lake Township at 4:43 p.m., and a St. Louis County Sheriff's deputy arrived to visible flames in the garage. Though fire department resources arrived at the scene to suppress the blaze, the garage was a total loss.

The nearby residence was not damaged, and there were no injuries.

First published on July 28, 2018 / 7:13 PM CDT

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