Lightning strike sparks house fire in Bustleton as severe weather pummels area

PHILADELPHIA - Thunderstorms rolled into the Delaware Valley this weekend, bringing dangerous lightning that officials say caused a home to catch on fire overnight.

Crews responded to the blaze on the 9900 block of Woodfern Road in Philadelphia's Bustleton section around 1 a.m. Monday.

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It was placed under control in less than 15 minutes, and no injures were reported.

Officials believe lightning struck a nearby tree, which started a fire that spread to the home.

The fire comes as homes all around the area experienced flooding and property damage from weekend storms.