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Possible lightning strike to blame for house fire

Posted at 5:20 AM, May 13, 2018
and last updated 2018-05-13 19:49:52-04

PORTAGE, Mich. — Police believe a lightning strike is to blame for a house fire.

This happened just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday along Tradewind Dr. in Portage.

Police tell FOX the fire broke out in the attic, and they were able to contain it, but not before causing extensive damage to the roof and attic.
There are no reports of any injuries .

Police are still investigating what caused the fire.