DUNNELLON, Fla. — A lightning strike during Wednesday afternoon’s storms sparked a massive house fire in Marion County.
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Multiple crews responded around 3:51 p.m. to a house fire on Northwest Buena Vista Road in Dunnellon.
Officials said a person called 911 and lightning struck the home and set the roof on fire.
Photos: Lightning strike causes large fire that destroys Dunnellon home, firefighters say
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When firefighters arrived, the two-story home was fully involved in flames, firefighters said.
Fire crews from around Marion County responded to help battle the blaze.
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Crews were able to get the fire under control at 4:46 p.m.
Officials said lightning has been determined to be the cause of the fire.
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The American Red Cross was called in to assist the family who lost their home.
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