SASKATOON – The Saskatoon Fire Department says a home in the Silverwood Heights neighbourhood was damaged by lightning Sunday. At 3 a.m., a 911 caller reported that a house was on fire at 515 Neusch Crescent.
Upon arrival, fire crews found there was no active fire and the residents had evacuated the structure.
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The fire department says there was obvious damage to the home’s exterior near the power meter. The vinyl siding was also melted and charred.
A fire investigator determined the cause of the fire was a lightning strike. Damage is estimated at $25,000.
No injuries were reported.
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