Crime & Safety

Lightning Hits Canton Home

A fire broke out after the lighting strike, authorities said.

CANTON, CT — A house was damaged by a lightning strike on Thursday evening, according to a report by Fox61.

Canton Fire Public information officer Sylvia Cancela said crews were called to a home at 23 Trailsend Drive and found heavy smoke billowing out of the basement, according to the story.

See the full report here.

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