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Dog Rescued, Home Destroyed By Lightning Strike In Maryland (Photos)

Mother Nature had bad intentions in Maryland over the weekend, but first responders were able to rescue a dog that found itself caught in a fire, officials say.

A dog had to be rescued and treated in Carroll County on Saturday when a lightning strike caused a massive fire inside a Louisville Road residence in Finksburg.

The Carroll County fire.

Sykesville Fire Department via Twitter

At around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9, crews from multiple agencies were called to the home, which was fully engulfed by flames amid the Severe Thunderstorm Warning that was issued over the weekend in parts of Maryland.

The homeowners were not home when the lightning strike happened, but upon arrival, first responders were met by the family's dog, who was still inside, was rescued and given oxygen by responding paramedics.

The scene of the fire

Sykesville Fire Department via Twitter

The fire caused an estimated $400,000 in damage and the home is considered a complete loss.

On Friday night, in Harford County, a second fire was also sparked by a lightning strike, though no injuries were reported on Trimble Fields Drive in Edgewood.

The Harford lightning strike.

Office of The State Fire Marshal

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