Lightning Strike Causes House Fire - Norman, Oklahoma

Around 1:40 PM a call came out for reports of smoke and fire showing from a house [following a lightning strike]. The fire occurred in the 2300 block of Alex Plaza Drive in Norman, Oklahoma on April 28, 2019. Upon arrival, fire crews located an area with flames above the back left corner of the garage. It is assumed the lightning bolt struck one of the metal vents and then caught the attic/roof on fire. The residents of the house were able to exit the building with no injuries. It is being reported that they can't find one cat. Fire crews were able to respond quickly respond to the fire call, with the fire station being just down the street, allowing them to quickly extinguish the blaze. Crews remain on scene putting out hot spots and venting the home.