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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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Lighting strikes are more common than you would think. In the last few weeks there have been news stories about 2 people struck by lightening as well as the house in Linden. Many more people can tell you about fried electronics from nearby strikes.
My house came with lightening rods because a house on our street was hit with lightning and burned down. Len Hathaway know as mister lightening lives in my neighborhood and gives frequent talks about lightening protection. I recommend A1 lightening protection services he will come out and give you a free estimate. He has done over 5,000 homes in the Villages.
If you belong to the POA they have articles about lightening protection by Len. Not sure if you can access past articles in the Daily Sun but he has done articles there also.