House Fire Reported In Howard County, Possible Lightning Strike
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) -- Fire officials are on the scene of a house fire in Howard County.
Fire crews responded to the 11000 block of Holstein Street in Maplelawn. Neighbors reported that the house was struck by lightning during Wednesday's storms.
Fire officials reported that the fire is now under control and it is extinguished. The home was severely damaged. The damage is estimated at $1 million.
The American Red Cross is assisting residents displaced as a result of the blaze. There were no reported injuries.
Officials are still working to identify an exact cause. A full investigation is still pending.
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