Marion County residents got a nasty surprise Saturday night as a home was set ablaze in flames after a lightning strike, officials say.
Firefighters said they responded to a 911 call from the homeowner around 9:30 p.m.
When crews got on scene, flames could be seen coming from the roof of the home. It took firefighters roughly 40 minutes to knock down the fire, WFTV.com reports.
Read more about the fire in Marion County here.
