Crime & Safety
York Township Home Damaged By :Lightning Strike
The lightning didn't cause fire but did damage many home electronics devices.
A lightning strike damaged a York Township home early Friday morning. There were no injuries.
At approximately 5:30 a.m., the Saline Area Fire Department was dispatched to Pheasant Ridge Lane, off Warner Road, in York Township.
“The home was struck by lightning, which caused a lot of electrical damage,” said Saline Fire Chief Craig Hoeft. “The residents woke up to smoke alarms and evacuated.”
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Firefighters arrived and found smoke, but no fire.
“We don’t know exactly where the lightning struck, but it found its way to the electricity. In some parts of the house, the electricity doesn’t work and the electronics are damaged. In other parts, everything is fine,” Hoeft said.
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