Several lightning strikes were reported across the region on Wednesday as heavy rain and storms moved through the area.
A fire broke out at a home on the 100 block of Raven Hollow Drive in Montgomery Township, Pa. around 7:30 p.m. A family of four managed to escape the flames and are currently being assisted by the Red Cross.
Fire officials say the cause of the fire was storm-related though they have not yet confirmed whether the home was struck by lightning.
There was also a report of a person being struck by lightning along the 1700 block of Langhorne-Yardley Road in Langhorne, Bucks County, though this has not yet been confirmed by fire officials.
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Other homes were also reportedly struck by lightning in Harleysville, Montgomery County, Bellmawr, Camden County, and Bensalem, Bucks County.
Working dwelling fire in Montgomeryville cause of fire storm related.. pic.twitter.com/TX9fu8jiaP — Fire Police (FP) (@HersterScott) July 3, 2014
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