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January 11, 2008

House in Johnston struck by lightning

JOHNSTON -- A house in Johnston was damaged this morning when it was struck by lightning, according to its owner.

Frank Romano says his wife and two young children were inside the two-story house at 161 Bishop Hill Road when it was struck. They were not injured. They heard a loud explosion and the house shook, according to Romano. The house lost electrical power.

The house did not catch fire as far as Romano can determine, but Romano brought a photographer around the house and showed sections, such as near outside faucets, downspouts and an electrical meter, where vinyl siding had been blown off. A basement window was blown out.

He also pointed out two holes in the ground about 15 feet from the building. He believes the holes were caused by lightning.

The National Weather Service reported thunderstorms moving through the state this morning.

Romano was waiting for an insurance adjustor, and he's concerned about the cost of repairs.

-- With reports from Journal staff writer Andrew Dickerman

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