Lightning Causes House Fire In Northwest Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Fire Department is responding to a house fire possibly caused by lightning Tuesday in northwest Oklahoma City. Crews arrived just before 10 a.m. to a home located near Northwest 42nd Street and Walker Avenue. Two people were home at the
Tuesday, April 30th 2019, 11:35 am
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The Oklahoma City Fire Department is responding to a house fire possibly caused by lightning Tuesday in northwest Oklahoma City.
Crews arrived just before 10 a.m. to a home located near Northwest 42nd Street and Walker Avenue.
Two people were home at the time, but made it out of the home safely. Officials said a cat is missing.
Firefighters believe the cause of the fire to be a lightning strike.
The total cost of damages has not been released.
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