Lightning causes fire on Maple Avenue North in Lehigh Acres

The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District said lightning caused a fire at a house on Maple Avenue North on Wednesday afternoon. According to the fire district, the fire is out but the extent of the damage is not known at this time. In addition, no injuries have been reported. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.