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Lightning strike causes house fire in Orlando, firefighters say

Lightning strike causes house fire in Orlando, firefighters say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Firefighters in Orlando said a family has been displaced after lightning sparked a house fire on Tuesday.

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Officials said the fire happened Tuesday night at a home on Lake Carlisle Boulevard.

Crews were able to put out the fire quickly, but the one-story home was damaged enough to force the residents to leave.

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Investigators later determined the fire started in the home’s attic and was caused by a lightning strike.

No injuries were reported.

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