SMITHFIELD, Va. — A lightning strike caused heavy damage to a Smithfield home early Saturday, according to Isle of Wight Fire Rescue.
Fire crews from Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department, Carrollton Volunteer Fire Department and Isle of Wight Fire Rescue responded to the home on Lytham around 3:25 a.m. Officials said they found heavy smoke and flames when they arrived.
The fire was brought under control at 5:40 a.m. No injuries were reported. The resident was already outside when crews arrived, and a dog was later found safe and returned to the occupant.
