Homeowners Blame Fire on Lightning Strike
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Updated: 7:21 PM Jul 29, 2010
Homeowners Blame Fire on Lightning Strike
Lightning may be to blame for a fire at a home on Petal Lane in the Ivy area of Albemarle County.
Posted: 5:34 PM Jul 29, 2010
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July 29, 2010

Lightning may be to blame for a fire at a home on Petal Lane in the Ivy area of Albemarle County.

The homeowners tell CBS19 that they believe a lightning strike Thursday evening started the fire. They report everyone got out of the house safely.

We have a crew at the scene and will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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