(La Porte County, IN) - A lightning strike might be to blame for a house fire in La Porte County.

 

According to La Porte County Police, multiple fire departments responded after 6 a.m. Tuesday to an area along U.S. 6 near County Road 750 East.

 

Emily Tarnow told investigators she and her four children were home while her husband, Nick, was at work when she saw a bright flash of light and heard a loud boom outside the two story residence, police said.

 

She then began to smell smoke that appeared to be coming from the basement. Tarnow said she and the children made it safely out of the home before she called 911, according to police.

 

Upon arrival, police said there was smoke coming from the roof but no visible flames at the time.  Police said the house sustained only smoke damage.