Lightning may be to blame for Plano house fire
Firefighters are looking at whether lightning is to blame for a fire at a home in far West Plano.
Firefighters are looking at whether lightning is to blame for a fire at a home in far West Plano.
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Heavy flames could be seen shooting from the roof and attic area as first responders arrived.
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Firefighters in Plano are busy battling a blaze at a condominium four-plex, after a line of thunderstorms moved across North Texas.
Heavy lightning is most likely responsible for several house fires in North Texas overnight.
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Firefighters had to break through wood and brick to get to the fire.
Firefighters say a probable lightning strike set a home on fire on Aberdeen Road near Princeton Road around 5:00am Wednesday.
Firefighters were able to tap out the flames, but the investigation into an early morning house fire is just beginning. The question – did a lightning strike spark the overnight Dallas blaze?
No one was hurt in the fire but everyone's belonging burned.
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