Lightning strike suspected in Wrexham house fire
A house in Wrexham was set on fire following a suspected lightning strike.
The incident occurred at a property on Chester Road in Gresford around 17:00 BST on Saturday, as a large thunderstorm passed over the area. Neighbours reported hearing a loud bang and seeing a bright flash of lightning.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said its officers remained at the scene, and the cause of the blaze was yet to be determined.
This incident comes amid a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect across the whole of Wales until 23:59 BST on Saturday.
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