North Smithfield House Struck By Lightning: Report

The lightning strike caused a fire, which was reported on Buckley Drive around 6:15 p.m. Thursday, WPRI reported.

Posted Fri, Jul 28, 2023 at 1:54 pm ET

NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI — A North Smithfield home caught fire after being struck by lightning Thursday night, officials told WPRI.

The fire was reported on Buckley Drive around 6:15 p.m. and affected both the interior and exterior of the home, the outlet reported.

Patch reached out to North Smithfield Fire and Rescue for more information.

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