Lightning Strike More Than Likely Causes House Fire In South Charlotte

May 9, 2024

Caryn Little,

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Fire says lightning more than likely caused a fire at a home in south Charlotte early Thursday morning. It took 30 firefighters about 20 minutes to put out the fire at the home on Huntcliff Drive.

The fire started at 4:25am. The fire was most likely caused by a lightning strike to the chimney of the home, according to CFD. Estimated fire damage is approximately $90,000.

At 4:25 a.m., Charlotte Fire responded to a house fire at 3900 block of Huntcliff Dr. 30 firefighters controlled incident in 20 minutes. The fire was most likely caused by a lightning strike to the chimney of the home. No injuries reported. Estimated fire/content damage $90K pic.twitter.com/1gVKQei3TT

— Charlotte Fire Dept (@CharlotteFD) May 9, 2024