Lightning strike sparks hearth at Mount Dora home

MOUNT DORA, Fla. – Firefighters battled a blaze sparked by a lightning strike Sunday at a Mount Dora dwelling, according to officials.

Fire and police ended up both termed to the home on Bridgeport Bay Circle all over 11:48 a.m. for reports of a lightning strike and arrived to discover the dwelling thoroughly engulfed in flames, Mount Dora officials mentioned.

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The strike was noted as significant weather conditions moved through Central Florida, bringing lightning, hail, solid winds and hefty downpours to areas of the region.

Fire officials stated the homeowner manufactured it out securely. The blaze also forced close by neighbors to evacuate.

Mount Dora officials explained Eustis Hearth and Lake County Fire Rescue crews assisted set out the hearth. Crews have been nevertheless on the scene checking the situation Sunday afternoon.

Officials have not mentioned how substantial the damage is or if any one has been displaced by the hearth.

No other particulars have been instantly introduced.

This story will be current as far more information becomes available.