Lighting Strike Blamed for Torching Southeast Minnesota Home

Cannon Falls, MN (KROC-AM News)- Officials say a lightning strike is to blame for a fire that torched a home in southeast Minnesota. 

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The bolt of lightning and subsequent fire occurred while a line of thunderstorms swept across Minnesota on Wednesday evening. 

The storm system produced hail as large as two inches in areas of Dakota and Goodhue Counties and triggered a Flash Flood Warning in part of Wabasha County. 

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Fire Caused by Lightning Strike Destroys Home Near Cannon Falls

Cannon Falls Fire Chief Brice Miller says crews were paged to the report of a home fully engulfed in flames after being struck by lightning about five miles south of Cannon Falls around 9:15 Wednesday night. 

He says the rural Cannon Falls area home appears to be a total loss. Cannon Falls Ambulance responded to the scene, however no injuries were reported. 

Wanamingo Fire and Rescue, Randolph-Hampton Fire District and Miesville Fire Department assisted in the fire fight.

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