Fire Possibly Started By Lightning Strike Reported At Homer Glen Home: Mayor

HOMER GLEN, IL — A fire was reported at a home on White Oak Court in Homer Glen on Tuesday during severe storms in the area.

"To our friends in Oak Valley [subdivision], let's uplift those affected by a home fire on White Oak, possibly sparked by a lightning strike, with our thoughts and kindness," Mayor Christina Neitzke-Troike shared on her Facebook page.

The Homer Township Fire District told Patch that fire crews arrived to find smoke coming from the roof of the home. Fire was found in the attic and walls.

There were no occupants in the home at the time of the fire. The fire district said a neighbor saw a lightning strike and saw smoke, before calling 911 and reporting the incident.

The incident was initially upgraded to a "full still" and then a "box alarm" due to the fire conditions in the home, the fire district said. Crews were at the scene for three hours to check for extension of any fire and assist the homeowner.

The home was boarded up, and turned over to the family for repairs.

"Let's surround the responders and the family with love, support, and understanding. Thank you all for being a beacon of hope and community when it's needed most," Neitzke-Troike added.