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Firefighters responded to a house fire Tuesday that was caused when lightning struck the structure’s chimney.
Crews with the Wilmington Fire Department responded to the fire at 1001 Turnberry Place in the Landfall community after 7 p.m. Tuesday. According to the department, lightning struck the chimney and started a fire in the attic.
Occupants were in the home at the time of the strike, but everyone was able to escape the house safely. No injuries were reported, and responders were able to extinguish the fire with an elevated approach, according to the department.
Damage estimates were not available Tuesday evening, but a spokesman said they would include significant fire and water damage when they are available.
