Lightning Ignites House Fire in Antioch: A Shocking Start to the Day

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – According to statistics, the likelihood of lightning striking your home stands at approximately 1 in 200 as reported by the
National Lightning Safety Council.
The chances of it causing a fire are still lower. However, for one residence in Antioch, fortune wasn’t favorable on Sunday.

We were all chilling in the living room when we suddenly heard this loud boom,” Alex Hixenbaugh explained. “From behind us, it appeared as though two lightning strikes had collided.

Hixenbaugh resides opposite the street and mentions that she quickly detected a smell of something burning.

“My husband believed it was originating from our house since it seemed extremely noisy, as if right outside our window; that’s where we assumed the sound was emanating from,” Hixenbaugh explained.

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It didn’t belong to them; it belonged to their neighbors. When they peered out, they noticed that lightning had struck the rooftop.

There was a small flame flickering at the rooftop, but mainly, thick plumes of dark smoke were rising up. People could be seen rushing out of the house,” Hixenbaugh stated. “A family resides there.

The family emerged unscathed, and Hixenbaugh mentions that the fire department arrived within minutes to extinguish the flames. This incident has sparked a fresh concern among the neighborhood residents.

“It doesn’t really concern us much most of the time. However, with this recent occurrence, it will certainly stay on our minds. For instance, whenever we hear loud explosions – what could they signify? Hopefully, everything is fine,” Hixenbaugh stated.

Several methods exist for safeguarding your home against lightning strikes. One option is to have a lightning rod installed. Additionally,
surge protectors
, and ensure your appliances are plugged in securely.