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.
Possible lightening strike damages home in Newcastle development
The property at 914 W 131 Place appears to have been struck by lightening during last night's storm.