Lightning strikes tree in front of West Philadelphia home

Saturday, June 29, 2019
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A possible lightning strike knocked a tree to the ground in front of a home in West Philadelphia Saturday afternoon.

It happened at 52nd and Spruce streets.
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Fortunately, no one was hurt by the fallen tree.

The homeowner, Ron Archer, says he wasn't home at the time but was startled to find the tree when he returned.
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Most of the tree is in the alley and some fell on the roof, but no damage to the home.
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