Lightning — Eagle, Colorado

2008-08-16 · near Vail, Eagle, Colorado

Event narrative

Lightning struck a home in Vail Valley and ignited a fire within the floor structure and the ceiling cavity. The fire burned through five structural floor joists. The lightning also blew apart a section of the stone chimney and sent pieces flying up to 20 feet away.

Wider weather episode

Lightning struck a home and caused extensive fire damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 126518. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.