Excerpts from ChicagoTribune.com:
A lightning strike hit a home in Hainesville on Thursday afternoon, sparking a fire that quickly spread to the roof. According to local officials, a 911 call was made at 12:20 p.m. reporting a house fire in the 200 block of Big Horn Drive. When emergency responders arrived, they found about a quarter of the roof already engulfed in flames.
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Firefighters worked quickly to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby homes. No injuries have been reported so far, but the cause of the fire is still under investigation. Local residents described the scene as alarming, with thick smoke visible for miles. The exact cause of the lightning strike is unclear, but authorities believe it played a major role in the incident. As the community comes to terms with the event, officials are reminding residents to stay alert during severe weather conditions.
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