Lightning strike causes home in The Woodlands to catch fire

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Monday night’s severe weather caused a rocky start to the week, with lightning strikes making headlines.

For example, the KPRC 2 tower camera was rolling when Monday afternoon’s electric storms first moved through the area. Another lightning strike hit a runway at Hobby Airport, forcing it to close for repairs.

• CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Lightning strike causes power flash along US 59 in SW Houston

And in The Woodlands, authorities said a home was struck by lightning, causing a small fire in the attic. Firefighters said on a social media post they were called around 5 p.m. to a home in Grogan’s Mill and initial crews at the scene reported light smoke coming from the roof.

A resident at the home was also examined for smoke inhalation.

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Our next round of rain is expected on Thursday.

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