Omaha Woman and Five Dogs Safe After House Struck by Lightning Catches Fire

Lightning Suspected as Cause of House Fire in Clarksville, Fire Officials Confirm – Knowhere News

A fire that broke out at a house in Clarksville is now believed to have been caused by a lightning strike, according to local fire officials. The incident happened over the weekend when a strong thunderstorm passed through the area, bringing heavy rain, wind, and lightning. Fire crews were called to the scene in the late evening after neighbors saw smoke and flames coming from the roof of a home on Tuesday night. By the time firefighters arrived…

Omaha woman and five dogs safe after house struck by lightning catches fire

One neighbor and her five dogs are dealing with the impact of Sunday night's storm when lightning struck, catching her house on fire.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Karissa Assman says it happened Sunday night. She heard a pop and the lights went out. She saw an orange glow under the door of her furnace room.Karissa fosters dogs through Bullies-N-Beyond and is currently fostering two. Her first thought when she realized there was a fire was to get all of …

Dogs rescued after lightning strike causes fire in northwest Omaha mobile home

Firefighters rescued two dogs after a lightning strike caused a fire Sunday night in a mobile home at Maplewood Estates in northwest Omaha.

Fire contained after lightning strikes Eureka Twp. home

When lightning struck near the residence of Chris and Jill Lohman on Friday evening, they feared the worst for their home. With a fire ignited in the kitchen as a result of the lightning strike, combined with blown-out electrical outlets throughout the home, Chris watched with uncertainty as firefighters raced inside his home at 11004 Meadow Wood Circle. Oops! An active subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or purcha…