Lightning strike believed to have caused house fire in Gwinnett County neighborhood
The Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services officials say the responded to a house fire Sunday morning in the 1900 block of New Hope Road in Lawrenceville.
When they arrived, they found a single story home engulfed in flames.
Because of how heavy the fire was, firefighters were forced to attack the blaze above the home to get the fire under control.
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After the knock down of the fire, firemen re-entered the home and conduct searches, clearing it of any occupants inside.
Neighbors told fire officials that they heard a loud crash of lighting, and then smoke filled the attached garage. Two adults and several animals were displaced due to the fire.
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