Lightning Strikes Dalkeith Home

A Dalkeith home erupted in flames early Friday morning, likely sparked by a lightning strike during a violent storm. Fire crews battled the blaze for over four hours, saving the family but losing cherished possessions. The homeowner, Stuart Drummond, described waking to thunder and a deafening crack before flames engulfed his roof — he used a fire blanket before neighbors helped him and his family escape in pajamas. No injuries occurred, but the timber-frame house suffered catastrophic damage. Structural teams are now assessing the wreckage, and a crowdfunding campaign has launched to raise $2,000 for immediate needs while insurance claims move slowly. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/50d834ef9dd835a5