Lightning Strike Suspected in House Fire on Southernwood Lane Near Hendricks County Line

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Wayne Township Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Southernwood Lane in the Cameron Meadows neighborhood near the Hendricks County line Thursday evening, with assistance from Plainfield and Avon fire crews.

Firefighters were dispatched to reports of a working house fire in the neighborhood. Early indications suggest the fire may have been sparked by a lightning strike as storms moved through the area.

Crews worked to contain the fire while operating on scene. Officials have not yet released information regarding injuries or the extent of damage to the home.

The incident remains under review, and additional details may be released as investigators determine the exact cause of the fire.