Lightning deemed cause of local house fire

GASTON, S.C. )WOLO) – It serves as a reminder to local residents that your home isn’t off limits to mother nature during a storm. The Lexington County Fire Department responded to the 1700 block of Woodtrail Drive in Gaston Monday. Assistant Chief David Fulmer says a lightning strike started a fire. Most of the damage was contained to the attic. Fulmer says it doesn’t matter if your home is on a hill or in a valley, lightning can strike anywhere.