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A home in Algonquin caught fire after being struck by lightning Monday evening.
At 5:57 p.m., firefighters responded to the 600 block of Chelsea Drive, according to the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District.
Authorities said the department received 911 calls from the building’s occupants, who fled to a neighboring residence.
The lightning strike burned a hole through the home’s siding and caused a fire in the attic, according to authorities.
The fire was contained in the attic by 6:10 p.m., the fire department said.
There were no injuries.
The lightning also damaged a nearby tree. Authorities estimated the damage at $100,000 and said the home is uninhabitable.
https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20220613/lightning-strike-causes-house-fire-in-algonquin