LIGHTNING struck a new house at Warrington during a freak storm.
The chimney stack was demolished, showering bricks and masonry on to a car parked below.
But the occupants of the house in Baltimore Drive, Chapelford – near the former Burtonwood air base – were unhurt.
Fire crews were called to the area to make the property safe.
The family were evacuated and the area cordoned off.
A Fire Service spokesman said: “There was quite serious damage to the house. We cordoned it off pending a visit by a structural engineer.”
The storm hit Warrington during the afternoon yesterday (Monday).
House struck by lightning
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
