Crime & Safety

Lightning Strikes Wellesley Home; Causes 2-Alarm Fire

Residents are asked to avoid the Radcliffe Road area.

WELLESLEY, MA — Lightning caused a two-alarm fire on Radcliffe Road in Wellesley Friday afternoon.

Wellesley Police asked people to avoid the area.

Newton has provide mutual aid and station coverage.

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The strike was one of a handful reported during the storm. Firefighters also responded to strikes in Foxborough, Weymouth and Holbrook.

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