WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — A Wheat Ridge home was damaged by a lightning strike during an afternoon storm Wednesday.
The incident happened in the 3800 block of Everett Street, according to West Metro Fire Rescue (WMFR).
The lightning caused a hole in the roof and several holes in the ceiling, according to WMFR. The force blew plugs out of an electrical outlet, charring the wall, WMFR said in a tweet.
Lightning hit from afternoon storm damaged house in the 3800 blk. Everett St. in Wheat Ridge. Hole in roof, holes in ceiling, & force blew plugs out of electrical outlet, charring wall. Wiring is compromised, family will have to stay elsewhere until it’s fixed. There was no fire. pic.twitter.com/UVDadzZmZL
— WestMetroFire (@WestMetroFire) May 24, 2023
The wiring is compromised, meaning the residents will have to stay elsewhere until it's fixed, according to WMFR.
Thankfully, the lightning did not spark a fire.
