Lightning Strikes Alachua Home | Gainesville News

A lightning strike sparked a sudden house fire in Alachua County, sending flames roaring from the attic—thanks to a bolt from the sky that turned a calm afternoon into chaos. Fire crews arrived just before 4:30 p.m., battled the blaze quickly, and saved most of the home with no injuries reported. The incident serves as a powerful reminder of nature’s raw force and the importance of staying safe during storms—even with all our tech, Mother Nature calls the shots. 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/c9174502809bd70c