Lightning Strike Causes Fire at Margate Home

An early morning lightning strike caused a fire at a home Friday in Margate, with a family able to escape in time. Margate-Coconut Creek Fire Department spokesman Capt. Matthew Whiteshield said the fire started on the back patio of the home at 403 Southwest 65th Avenue, confirming it was caused by a lightning strike. Whiteshield said fire crews were able...