RUTHERFORD, N.J. (1010 WINS) -- A home in New Jersey was severely damaged by fire after lightning struck the area multiple times. A report from
NJ.com says the family was able to escape the two-alarm fire, which broke out on Ridge Road in Rutherford sometime after 5 a.m. Monday. So far, two firefighters and a police officer are being treated for minor smoke inhalation.
2 alarm fire in #Rutherford the roof continues to smoke with flames shooting up pic.twitter.com/oUg9PMg2IL
— Mary-Lyn Buckley (@ml_buckley)
April 15, 2019 According to a report from News12, Rutherford Police Chief John Russo says an investigation still needs to be done, but it’s "looking like" a lightning strike caused the fire.
