Huntersville House Fire Possibly Caused By Lightning Strike

August 6, 2018

Justin Pryor,

Photos Courtesy Huntersville Fire Department

HUNTERSVILLE, NC — Officials are trying to determine if a lightning strike caused a house fire on Oxfordshire Court Monday night.

Huntersville Fire says the call came in around 6:45pm. Smoke and fire were seen coming from the roof when crews arrived.

The fire was contained to the attic, according to officials, and no injuries were reported.

*Oxfordshire Ct Fire FINAL Update* Home owners not home at time of fire, damage held to roof & attic. Neighbors report a lightning strike just prior to the fire. FIRE Marshal remains on scene investigating. HFD covered belongings inside home to protect valuables. #OneTownOneTeam pic.twitter.com/FRdgRE59UH

— Huntersville Fire (@Huntersville_FD) August 7, 2018

Neighbors have told investigators that lightning struck the home shortly before the fire started. The home owners were not home when the strike occurred.

The investigation is ongoing.