Crime & Safety
Lightning Strike Possible Cause Of Narragansett House Fire
A house fire on Flintstone Road in Narragansett was possibly caused by a lightning strike.
NARRAGANSETT, RI — A house fire during Monday night's thunderstorm may have been caused by a lightning strike, the Narragansett fire department said. Despite the severe weather, the fire was quickly extinguished and no one was hurt.
Flames broke out in the Flintstone Road house around 9:45 p.m., the fire department said. Because the fire started during the storm, lightning is being investigated as a possible cause. The investigation is still underway.
No injuries were reported and the fire was quickly extinguished. The extent of damage to the house has not been released.
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