Lightning strike may be to blame for Springboro fire

A lightning strike sparked a fire at a Springboro home Wednesday morning, causing an estimated $15,000 to $20,000 in damages.

The fire was reported around 6:45 a.m. in the 100 block of Thomas Drive.

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The fire caused damage to the home’s roof and front of the house.

Storm Center 7 Meteorologist Brett Collar said there was heavy lightning in the area at the time the fire was dispatched.

No one was injured.