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PIERCETON - Lightning is blamed for causing a fire Friday night at a house near Pierceton.
An estimated $70,000 damage resulted after lightning struck the John Werstler residence at 9497 E. Adams Road.
Pierceton fire officials reported that heavy rains and gusty winds hampered the initial attack on the 8:05 p.m. fire. Firefighters were on the scene until after midnight.
North Webster, Larwill and Syracuse fire departments assisted at the scene, and North Webster and Pierceton emergency medical services personnel also were at the scene. No injuries were reported.
