Crime & Safety
Lightning Strikes Franklin Home, Family Escapes Ensuing Fire
Franklin firefighters were nearby when a woman said her house was on fire.
FRANKLIN, TN — Lighting struck a Franklin home during Thursday afternoon's storms, sparking a fire that caused at least $60,000 in damage.
Franklin firefighters were around the corner on another call when the homeowner of a house on Windcrest Court alerted them her home was on fire. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Middle Tennessee Patch morning newsletter.)
The woman, her child and two pets were able to escape the home safely. When crews arrived, they were able to see smoke coming from the home's attic.
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