CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As a severe thunderstorm hit the Charlotte area Thursday night, firefighters battled a blaze at a home on Kirby Mews Court in south Charlotte.
Officials said the fire was caused by lightning at the 7,000-square-foot home.
No one was hurt in the two-alarm fire that sparked at about 8 p.m.
Neighbors said the family was on vacation.
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