The property at 914 W 131 Place appears to have been struck by lightening during last night's storm.

Possible lightening strike damages home in Newcastle development

The occupants claim that a possible lighting strike was to blame.

Kansas City fire fighters responded to a reported house fire in the 900 block of west 131st at 2:55 a.m. Crews reported smoke showing from the attic and roof of a one and half story home on arrival. Interior operations were initiated. Searches of the structure came back all clear. The occupants were able to self-evacuate. Crews quickly got the fire under control. The occupants claim that a possible lighting strike was to blame. The cause is under investigation by KCFD. No injuries were reported at this incident.

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