Lightning Strikes Orange County Home

A fiery surprise struck an Orange County home Tuesday afternoon, sparked by lightning—though officials are still investigating. Pets perished, but a chicken and several dogs were saved, with others already outside. The fire’s intensity was worsened by the home’s construction and scorching heat. Elsewhere, Carrboro and Raleigh faced downed trees and power lines, while Nash County endured quarter-sized hail. Severe weather warnings lingered east of Raleigh, but the storm’s worst had passed by 5 PM—reminding everyone to stay safe. 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/4679de917d27838c