Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Patrol Operations Bureau
Palm Harbor Fire Rescue
Safety Harbor Fire Rescue
Eastlake Fire Rescue
What:
Patrol deputies responded to a residential fire in Palm Harbor. Based on interviews with neighbors in the area the fire may have been caused by a lightning strike. No injuries were reported.
When:
Deputies responded to the fire at about 1:06 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2014.
Where:
The fire occurred at a private residence located at 758 Timuquana Lane in Palm Harbor.
Why/How:
Deputies say that upon arrival the roof of the home was engulfed in flames and the three fire departments listed above responded to the scene.
Deputies say the home was occupied by a woman and her son. The two made it safely out of the residence.
Deputies say they spoke to neighbors, who reported hearing and seeing what appeared to be a lightning strike to the home.
The investigation continues.