Middlesex County

Suspected lightning strike on home in Burlington sends two people to the hospital, officials say

Suspected lightning strike on home in Burlington sends two people to the hospital, officials say

BURLINGTON, Mass. — Two people were injured after a home was allegedly hit by lightning during Tuesday’s storms.

According to the Burlington Fire Department, they received a call about a possible lightning strike at 25 Cutting Lane just before 8:15 p.m.

Responding crews saw smoke coming from the left side of the house and the garage.

A man sustained burns to his hands and a woman was evaluated for smoke inhalation, according to officials. Both were transported to an area hospital.

Investigators say based on preliminary evidence that a control pad for the irrigation system, located inside the garage, may have been hit by lightning.

Framing around a window was burnt and the garage sustained some wire damage, according to authorities.

Power to the home has since been turned off.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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