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JFRD: Fire breaks out after lightning struck home near Arlington area

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Red Cross is assisting 3 people who were displaced after a home caught fire on Thursday. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department confirmed the fire was caused by lightning.

It happened in the 1500 block of Live Oak Drive.

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The attic of the home was damaged due to the incident.

This is a developing story that will be updated once more information becomes available.

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