SCOTTSBORO, Ala.– Officials with the Jackson County EMA say a Scottsboro home caught fire Monday evening after being struck by lightning.
EMA Director Joshua Whitcomb said first responders were called to a home on Cunningham Street after the lightning strike was reported.
According to the Scottsboro Fire Department, crews responded at approximately 6:05 p.m. Firefighters found a small fire on the roof and were able to bring it under control by 6:20 p.m.
Officials say power to the home was disconnected as a precaution. No injuries were reported.
