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Dog dies after lightning strikes Haines City home, causing fire

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HAINES CITY, Fla — A Haines City home caught on fire after it was struck by lightning Sunday afternoon, officials said.

The Haines City Fire Department (HCFD) said that firefighters went to the 500 block of Cattle Ranch Road around 3:30 p.m. When they arrived, they saw a hole burned through the roof and flames going 30 feet in the air.

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Crews said they were able to get the fire under control in an hour.

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No injuries were reported in the fire, but the homeowner's dog died due to smoke inhalation.

The State Fire Marshal confirmed the fire was caused by a lightning strike.

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