Crews extinguish Everett, WA house fire caused by lightning strike
Lightning strike sparks Everett house fire
Everett Fire says a lightning strike sparked a house fire around 8:30 Wednesday night.
EVERETT, Wash. - Crews responded to a house fire in Everett that reportedly happened after lightning struck the home during Wednesday night's storm.
(Everett Fire Department)
The Everett Fire Department (EFD) made the initial announcement on social media at around 9:19 p.m.
According to the EFD, just before 8:30 p.m., crews responded to reports of a house fire near the intersection of Kromer Avenue and Laurel Drive.
Firefighters quickly extinguished a roof fire before it could spread. The home's electrical system had also been compromised, according to the EFD.
No injuries were reported.
The Source: Information for this story came from a social media post by the Everett Fire Department.
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