[redwitch]

I have no idea what you do to really protect your home -- it's possible that something is built into the home to protect the homes because this hit her dirt, not the house. I know I've talked to people since this happened and they do say it is actually pretty common for the lightning to hit the dirt and cause the loss of some electrical equipment and, if no rain, fires such as she had. Guess disconnecting television, etc. is probably a good idea during storm season.

Fortunately, the only thing the lightning may have damaged in Linda's home was her router (these seem to be a bit more sensitive than other electrical items). Outside, it was just a small patch of mulch and bushes.

I just posted to give a head's up to check the yard after a lightning storm overhead because it could strike and you not know it.