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.
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.
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