Lightning strike sparks house fire in York County, causing $250K of damage

  • Source: WHP-TV CBS/MyNetworkTV/CW 21 Harrisburg
  • Published: 08/08/2024 12:00 AM

PHOTOS: Crews responded Wednesday morning to a York County house fire caused by a strike of lightning. Firefighters were called to the home on the 800 block of Elham Drive at 6:04 a.m., dispatchers confirmed. Yorkana Fire Company stated the source of the fire was found in the home's attic above the front door. The cause was determined to be accidental due to heavy storms in the area that caused the lightning strike. Crews reported the estimated damages to be $250,000. Luckily, no one was injured in the blaze, Yorkana Fire confirmed.



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