Lightning Strike Causes House Fire In York County (Photos)

A lighting strike started a house fire in York County on Tuesday night, Aug. 6, multiple fire companies announced the following morning.

The scene of the house fire caused by a lightning strike.
Photo Credit: *Don Hopple- Station Chief, SAFER Station #13.3 - Yorkana Station*

Crews battling the blaze
Photo Credit: *Don Hopple- Station Chief, SAFER Station #13.3 - Yorkana Station*

Fire crews on the scene of the lightning strike blaze.
Photo Credit: *Wrightsville Fire Department*

Lightning char on the home.
Photo Credit: *Don Hopple- Station Chief, SAFER Station #13.3 - Yorkana Station*

Jillian Pikora

08/07/2024 12:36 p.m.

The strike hit the roof/attic of a home in the 800 block of Elham Drive at 6:04 a.m., according to the York County Department of Emergency Services.

Crews arrived to find the split-level home with an active fire on the first floor and in the attic, officials explained issuing the following statement in a release:

"Crews made an interior attack, and fire was located above the ceiling and in the walls. The fire was brought under control quickly, and the salvage/overhaul operations began."

No injuries were reported.

The total loss from the fire is estimated at $250,000, fire officials said.

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