Fire crews work on roof after lightning strike in York YORK, Maine — Firefighters responded to a home on Cycad Avenue shortly after 7:30 p.m. Sunday, when lightning struck the house or a tree next to the house and started a small fire on the roof, according to York Beach Fire Capt. Ferris Boardman.
July 8, 2013 - Portsmouth Herald
Lighting strike sparks house fire in York A lightning bolt damaged four homes Sunday night, according to officials. One of those homes’ roof was burned by the lightning strike, officials said, at 50 Cycad Ave. Officials estimated the house suffered about $10,000 worth of damages.
July 8, 2013 - WMTW Portland
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