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North Texas houses set ablaze by Friday lightning strikes
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Dallas-Fort Worth , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more on the house fires caused by Friday's lightning strikes, readers can turn to FOX 4's reporting, including a segment from Alex Boyer.
Thunderstorms that moved through North Texas on Friday morning brought lightning strikes that caused fires. Several houses in the area were set ablaze as a result of these strikes. Further information about the incidents is available from FOX 4.
The news outlet has additional details on the events that unfolded. For more on the house fires caused by Friday's lightning strikes, readers can turn to FOX 4's reporting, including a segment from Alex Boyer.
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Category: safety Published: June 19, 2026 Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Thunderstorms that moved through North Texas on Friday morning brought lightning strikes that caused fires. Several houses in the area were set ablaze as a result of these strikes. Further…
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