A house in the 200 block of Alexandria’s Park Road was hit by a bolt of lightning during Thursday’s night’s thunderstorm and suffered significant damage, although no injuries were reported.
Alexandria Fire Department, assisted by units from Fairfax and Arlington counties, responded to the two-alarm fire at 12:19 a.m.
Flames and smoke were found on three floors of the residence. One occupant was able to escape after being alerted to the fire by smoke and fire detectors.
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Fire damage is estimated at $300,000, according to Alexandria Fire Department spokesman Robert Rodriguez.
Fire investigators determined the fire started after lighting struck an exterior chimney igniting additional building components as it traveled through an interior wall space from the attic to the lower floors of the home.
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