Crime & Safety

Downers Grove Home Struck By Lightning; No Injuries Reported

A home in the 4500 block of Highland Avenue in Downers Grove was struck by lightning Thursday afternoon, according to fire department officials.

The lightning bolt struck one of the walls of the house, but caused only minimal damage, according to fire department spokesperson Marsha Giesler.

Firefighters on the scene reported some fallen pieces of plaster, but the wall was still intact, Geisler said.

No one was injured in the incident.


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