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Originally Posted by Michael 61
I got a breaking news email from that “alternative” Villages new source, that said a home in the Village of Linden was struck by lightning and burned down in last night’s thunder/lightning activity. Since this my first summer living here, was curious how often this happens - Common, Not-So-Common, One-Off?
I feel so bad for the homeowners, luckily no one was home at the time of fire, as they were up North.
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A quick google search will tell you this…
Nothing can guarantee your home won't get hit, because 5% of the structure fires in Florida are caused by lightning strikes; that means nearly 2,500 every year across the state.
But I can also say, being born and raised here that I’ve personally, nor has anyone I know, ever lost their house due to fire but i have seen plenty of trees fall on houses due to getting hit.