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House set alight by suspected lightning strike

Claire Thomas Pictures show damage to the roof after the suspected lightning strikeClaire Thomas
Pictures show damage to the roof after the suspected lightning strike

A house in Wrexham was set on fire following a suspected lightning strike.

The incident happened at a property on Chester Road in Gresford at around 17:00 BST on Saturday, as a large thunderstorm passed over the area.

Neighbours reported hearing a loud bang and seeing a bright flash of lightning.

North Wales Fire and Rescue service said its officers remained at the scene and the cause of the blaze was yet to be determined.

Kevin Wood Fire from roof after lightning boltKevin Wood
Pictures showed flames and smoke coming from the roof of the property

It comes amid a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, which is in force across the whole of Wales until 23:59 BST on Saturday.