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

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

No one was injured.