Columbia residence suffers possible lightning strike

Columbia Fire Department is responding at 2:30 p.m., Friday to 3572 Sweet Briar Lane to a report of a house possibly struck by lightning.

The homeowner reports hearing a loud sound followed by a burning smell inside the home.

Andrea F.D. Saathoff

Andrea is a graduate of Gibault High School and the University of Missouri School of Journalism, the University of Missouri Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville College of Education. She lives in Columbia with her husband and their twin toddler sons. When she isn't cheering on St. Louis Cardinals baseball or riding the emotional roller coaster of Mizzou Tigers football, she enjoys attending and participating in the many family events the county has to offer. email: andrea@republictimes.net
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