Lightning Strike Traps Man in Hoarder Home | Winston–Salem News

A lightning strike ignited a house fire in Wilkes County at 7:30 PM, trapping a homeowner inside as flames blocked the door. Firefighters battled extreme hoarding conditions that complicated rescue efforts, but managed to pull the man from the blaze. He’s now in critical condition — a harrowing reminder of how fast nature and chaos can turn a normal night into a life-or-death emergency. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/742a16a202bec1d9