Lightning strikes two Putnam County homes

A quick response by firefighters saved two residences from being entirely destroyed by fire after lightning struck them in recent summer storms.According to Putnam County Fire Chief Thomas McClain, lightning struck the first house, located on the 900 block of State Route 16/Monticello Road, around 6:20 p.m. Monday, July 15.“Thankfully, the family was home at the time and able to...

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