House lightning strike at New Brockton home frightens residents inside

House lightning strike at New Brockton home frightens residents inside

NEW BROCKTON, Ala. (WDHN) — On Tuesday, lightning struck a home in New Brockton causing the house there in the Mayberry subdivision to catch fire. The homeowner did not wish to be identified, but he says he along with his wife were home at the time and they both feel very lucky to be alive. The lightning bolt hit the side of the house, and ignited a gas line, sparking a wire inside the wall and causing a great deal of smoke damage. Ashfor…