Lightning possibly to blame for Newtown Square house fire

Saturday, August 8, 2020
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Lightning may be to blame for a multi-alarm house fire in Newtown Square, Delaware County.

Flames could be seen shooting out of the roofline of the home on the 1000 block of Madison Lane around 7 p.m. Friday.
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The fire caused the roof and upper floor to collapse.

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The fire reached two alarms before crews were able to get it under control.

Multiple fire companies from surrounding areas including Broomall, Edgmont, and Media responded to the scene.
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No injuries were reported.

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