TEXAS - A powerful lightning strike caused a major house fire in Texas during a severe weather event on Tuesday.
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Officials reported that strong thunderstorms moved across Cinco Ranch, Texas, bringing heavy rain, frequent lightning and dangerous weather conditions.
By that evening, emergency officials had received multiple reports of lightning strikes impacting residential and commercial properties throughout the area.
One structure was reported on fire, and fire department units that were already responding to storm-related incidents immediately went to the scene.
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Fire crews arrived within six minutes and found a large fire that had extended through the roof of a two-story home.
Authorities quickly acted to contain the blaze on the second floor and in the attic space.
However, due to the size and intensity of the fire, emergency personnel evacuated the home and transitioned to a defensive firefighting operation to protect neighboring residences.
Emergency personnel cooled and closely monitored nearby homes throughout the incident.
Crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding structures.
According to the Willowfork Fire Department in Fort Bend County, three firefighters sustained minor injuries during the incident. They were transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Officials warned that as severe storms continue, residents should remain aware that thunderstorms can create numerous hazards, including lightning-related fires.
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