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CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A lightning strike is being blamed for a house fire in Inverness over the weekend.
Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a fire Saturday night on East Riverbluff Court.
The roof of the 1,000-square-foot home was on fire. Crews entered through the front door and pulled ceiling materials to reach flames that were in the attic space.
The fire was under control within minutes, though crews stayed at the scene for about an hour. The homeowner wasn’t home at the time, and there were no injuries.
Damage was limited to the roof and attic.
About $6,000 worth of damage was caused by the fire.
Florida is considered the lightning capital of the U.S.
“Even if a fire is not visible, lightning can ignite hidden areas in attics or wiring. Always have your electrical system checked before restoring power after a suspected strike,” Citrus County Fire Rescue said in a news release.
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Spectrum News Staff
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