LIGHTNING STRIKES DESTROY OUTBUILDING

By Jon Mayhew
Publisher

LINCOLN COUNTY -- Boger City and North 321 firefighters battled an outbuilding fire around 8 p.m. Tuesday night on Alberry Lane. And, according to Lincoln County Fire Marshal Mike Futrell, lightning does strike twice.

It did to two trees near the outbuilding, and set the outbuilding on fire. When firefighters arrived on the scene, the outbuilding was fully engulfed in flames.

The homeowner wasn't at home but told WSOC-TV that he was grateful the fire didn't affect his residence. Firefighters did report two propane tanks were on fire as they battled the blaze.

Authorities aren't sure that lightning didn't strike a third time.

Firefighters had to leave a structure fire on High Knoll Road that happened around 7 p.m. It's believed a downed power line may have started a fire in the back of the residence that's located next door to the North 321 Volunteer Fire Department.