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Reports: Lightning strikes again

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MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - A Monroe home caught fire over the weekend, after what neighbors believe, was a lightning strike.

It all happened earlier Saturday on River Oaks Drive. Monroe Fire Investigator David Hill says the fire was contained in the attic. Hill says the previous homeowners were moving furniture at the time of the blaze.

there were also reports of lightning striking another house on a different block, but there was not a fire, according to Hill.

No one was injured.

Damages are estimated to be about $40,000.

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