CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Lightning struck a Chesapeake home on Saturday afternoon resulting in a fire that left three displaced.
The call came in just before 3:15 p.m. for the incident in the 1100 block of Alexandria Lane in the Greenbrier section of the city.
Firefighters arrived within minutes to find heavy smoke coming from the roof of the two-story condominium, according to officials with the Chesapeake Fire Department. The Virginia Beach Fire Department responded to provide mutual aid.
The fire was under control just after 3:45 p.m.
Residents safely evacuated the home before the fire department arrived thanks to a neighbor who noticed smoke and notified the residents.
One pet cat died in the fire and no additional injuries have been reported.
The cause of the fire was determined to be from a lightning strike to the roof. Residents in the area reported severe thunder and lightning in the moments prior to the fire.
All displaced occupants will make lodging arrangements with family members.
(Photo courtesy: Chesapeake Fire Department) 
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Photos by the VBFD Multimedia Services Unit © 2020 – City of Virginia Beach Fire Department. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the expressed prior written permission of the copyright holder. For more information or permissions to use, please contact Darnell Evans at DEevans@vbgov.com. 
Photos by the VBFD Multimedia Services Unit © 2020 – City of Virginia Beach Fire Department. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the expressed prior written permission of the copyright holder. For more information or permissions to use, please contact Darnell Evans at DEevans@vbgov.com. 
Photos by the VBFD Multimedia Services Unit © 2020 – City of Virginia Beach Fire Department. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the expressed prior written permission of the copyright holder. For more information or permissions to use, please contact Darnell Evans at DEevans@vbgov.com. 
Photos by the VBFD Multimedia Services Unit © 2020 – City of Virginia Beach Fire Department. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the expressed prior written permission of the copyright holder. For more information or permissions to use, please contact Darnell Evans at DEevans@vbgov.com. 
Photos by the VBFD Multimedia Services Unit © 2020 – City of Virginia Beach Fire Department. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the expressed prior written permission of the copyright holder. For more information or permissions to use, please contact Darnell Evans at DEevans@vbgov.com. 
(Photo courtesy: Chesapeake Fire Department) 
Photos by the VBFD Multimedia Services Unit © 2020 – City of Virginia Beach Fire Department. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the expressed prior written permission of the copyright holder. For more information or permissions to use, please contact Darnell Evans at DEevans@vbgov.com. 
Photos by the VBFD Multimedia Services Unit © 2020 – City of Virginia Beach Fire Department. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the expressed prior written permission of the copyright holder. For more information or permissions to use, please contact Darnell Evans at DEevans@vbgov.com. 
Photos by the VBFD Multimedia Services Unit © 2020 – City of Virginia Beach Fire Department. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the expressed prior written permission of the copyright holder. For more information or permissions to use, please contact Darnell Evans at DEevans@vbgov.com. 
(Photo courtesy: Chesapeake Fire Department) 
Photos by the VBFD Multimedia Services Unit © 2020 – City of Virginia Beach Fire Department. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the expressed prior written permission of the copyright holder. For more information or permissions to use, please contact Darnell Evans at DEevans@vbgov.com. 
(Photo courtesy: Chesapeake Fire Department)
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