Lightning — Citrus, Florida

2015-08-22 · near Arlington, Citrus, Florida

Event narrative

Broadcast media reported on a fire at a home in Inverness, that was believed to be caused by a lightning strike. No one was injured, but the damage was reported to be roughly $126,000.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms moved through the area throughout the afternoon. A lightning strike from one of these storms caused a fire to house in Inverness.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 589970. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.