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Leesburg FireLightning from this morning's storms is believed to be the cause of a house fire that started around 7:30 a.m. at EMS T12 Lane, north of Armstrong Road, Leesburg. According to North Webster Fire Chief Jeremy Likens, no occupants were in the house when the fire started, and the estimated damage from the fire is around $50,000. Mike Wilson and incendiary sniffing dog Bailey were called to the scene to investigate as a precaution. There were many reports of lightning in the area this morning, and one person reportedly saw it strike the house. The fire remains under investigation at this time. The Plain Township Fire Department and North Webster EMS responded at the scene.
