Lightning Strike Sparks Fire in Darien Home

Fire investigators believe a lightning strike caused a Darien house fire Aug. 18 that caused an estimated $150,000 in damages and left the home uninhabitable.

Darien-Woodridge Fire District firefighters were called at 7:56 p.m. to the house fire in the 1500 block of Pineview Court in Darien, according to a news release.

The first unit arrived at the house about four minutes after the call to find heavy fire coming from the attic and a second-floor window. Neighbors who saw the fire told the home’s resident and helped him get to safety.

Most of the fire was extinguished within 20 minutes, after crews used a fire engine deck gun and hose lines in their attack. They then worked on overhaul and salvage operations for an hour.

Darien-Woodridge was assisted by Tri-State, Pleasantview and Lisle-Woodridge Fire Districts and Argonne, Downers Grove, Lombard and LaGrange Park Fire Departments.