Lightning strike causes house fire in 7th Ward

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A lightning strike catches two homes in the 7th Ward on fire.

New Orleans firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at the homes on the corner of Hope and St. Anthony Streets about 10:00 a.m.

NOFD says the lightning struck the upper bedroom wall of the two-story home and the roof of the other home next door. No one was home in the second-story home but residents were home in the second home struck by lightning. No one was hurt and everyone inside was able to get out safely.

06/22/2020. 2- Alarm Fire from Lightning striking 2 houses. Chief C Mickal, NOFD Photo Unit. pic.twitter.com/B3R3JUZdr8

— NOFD (@NOLAFireDept) June 22, 2020

The fire was under control about 10:23 a.m. according to NOFD.