Lightning strikes set Gwinnett home on fire during storms

SUWANEE, Ga. — Firefighters rushed to a home in Gwinnett County after it was struck by lightning during Thursday’s storm.

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Gwinnett County fire officials said a lightning strike was to blame for a fire at a home in Suwanee.

It happened around 4:12 a.m. at a home in the 4400 block of Crofton Overlook.

Fire crews were on the scene within seven minutes.

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Thankfully, no one was hurt, and everyone escaped safely.

This comes as widespread severe storms made their way across Georgia.

Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking another round of storms over north Georgia on Thursday with the risk for embedded strong to severe storms.

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