Lithopolis home destroyed by morning storms

Wednesday morning's lightning is being blamed for a house fire in Lithopolis.The homeowner said he’s lived in the Fairfield Farm Drive home for the last 12 and a half years but was not home when the fire started.The Bloom Township fire chief said he believes lightning is what started the blaze around 4:30 a.m.He added that lightning strikes are somewhat common and his crews are always on alert.