House fire in Hastings may have been caused by lightning strike

WSYR·Mar 31

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A house fire occurred in Hastings, and the cause is uncertain, with possibilities including a lightning strike or damage to a gas line from falling ice. There are reports of a fatality, but details are unclear. The fire is one of several recent incidents in the area, prompting the fire chief to emphasize the importance of smoke detectors.

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