Storms spark lightning fires in Barrow County

WINDER, Ga. (AP) Powerful lightning and high winds from storms over Barrow County kept firefighters and emergency crews busy all night. <br /> <br /> Lt. Scott Dakin of Barrow County Emergency Services said that damage in downtown Winder looks like a scene after a tornado or hurricane. <br /> <br /> Lightning also sparked fires in and around Winder. <br /> <br /> Dakin said that in one case, it appeared that lightning traveled down a tree and entered a house on Hiram Way, starting a fire in the attic. Firefighters were able to contain that blaze. <br /> <br /> Lightning struck the roof of another home on Emma Lane in Winder. The home sustained heavy damage. <br /> <br /> No injuries were reported.

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