HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A family was displaced after a house caught on fire from being struck by lightning.
Hendersonville Fire officials said units were dispatched to a residential structure fire around 2:03 p.m.
When crews arrived, they reported that they saw no life safety concerns; however, due to the proximity of neighboring houses, B shift crews deployed two-and-a-half-inch hose lines to combat the residential fire and keep it from spreading.
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The neighboring residence reportedly sustained substantial exterior damage, and the residence that was struck by lightning was reported as a total loss.
Crews worked for 45 minutes to control the fire and reported no injuries.
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