Lightning Likely Started E.H.T. Fire

Jennifer Husko ( jhusko@nbc40.net ) - 4/6/09 04:34 pm

Last Updated - 4/6/09 06:33 pm

 

 

EGG HARBOR TWP--Lightning is most likely to blame, for a house fire along the 1000 block of Old Zion Road in the Bargaintown section of Egg Harbor Township.

Officials say two residents were home during the height of a thunderstorm just after 11 am when it was reported that lightning struck.

The bedroom section of the ranch style home is a complete loss and there is heavy smoke and heat damage to the rest of the home. Officials say the residents will be staying with family.

The exact cause remains under investigation.