NORFOLK, Va. - Four people have been forced out of their home after a fire in the 3500 block of Dominion Avenue Wednesday night.
Firefighters with Norfolk Fire-Rescue arrived on scene to find heavy smoke coming from the attic of the two-story home.
After extinguishing all visible flames and checking for hot spots, fire officials announced everyone made it out of the house safely.
No injuries were reported.
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The fire department says the fire was caused by a lightning strike that hit the garage and extended into the main house.
