Christchurch: Lightning strike sets house roof on fire

Image source, Chris Footner

Image caption, The fire service said those living in the home escaped unhurt

A large fire at a home started after lightning struck the roof, a fire service has said.

Crews from five stations were sent after the fire broke out in the house on Merlin Way, Christchurch, Dorset shortly after 15:30 BST on Sunday.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue said firefighters stripped tiles from the roof to fight the fire.

At the time of the fire a yellow warning for thunderstorms had been issued by the Met Office.

The fire service said those living in the home escaped unhurt.

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