Dog and two birds die after lighting strike starts fire at Beverly Hills home: CCFR
BEVERLY HILLS, Fla. - A lightning strike during a severe Saturday evening storm sparked a house fire in Beverly Hills, killing a dog and two birds, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.
Everybody inside the home was able to make it out safe and fire crews were able to rescue two cats and a dog.
The backstory:
CCFR says the fire started in the garage which housed solar panels and a 2017 GMC Sierra pickup truck.
Courtesy: Citrus County Fire Rescue.
The homeowner told investigators that a loud popping noise came from the garage area before finding it fully engulfed in flames.
When fire crews arrived, they said 75% of the home was burning.
The fire's cause was deemed a lightning strike-induced electrical failure.
Multiple units responded to the fire and were able to contain it by 9:30 p.m.
Estimated losses, which include the structure, contents and vehicle, total about $413,000.
What you can do:
An online fundraiser has been set up to help the family recover from the loss.
What's next:
This investigation remains ongoing.
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The Source: Information for this story was provided by Citrus County Fire Rescue.