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Lightning strike sparks fire, severely damages Calgary home

September 2, 2019

It was a terrifying close call for a Calgary family jolted out of their beds Monday morning after lightning hit their northwest home. The strike badly damaged their roof, just days after they moved in. Lisa MacGregor reports.

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