Lightning Strikes Spark House Fires | Madison News

Lightning turned a bad storm into a fire disaster in Iowa County, Wisconsin, torching three homes—officials say lightning likely sparked at least two. While rare, these fires underscore the danger of weather surprises; heavy rain helped crews contain the blaze, but one home near Highway 23 suffered major damage. Sheriff Michael Peterson urges residents to call 911 immediately if they suspect lightning struck their home—fires can smolder before exploding. Stay alert, even for the unexpected. 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/d770bb8b11de6fd5