Lightning — Chaffee, Colorado

2003-07-24 · near Salida, Chaffee, Colorado

Wider weather episode

Lightning struck a tree and nearby house, starting a fire in the house. All the occupants, including a child who was confined to a wheelchair, escaped without injure.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5376196. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.