Fire erupts at popular North Philadelphia restaurant amid severe storms

Fire officials are working to determine whether the fire was caused by lightning.
Monday, July 10, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A popular North Philadelphia business caught on fire amid a series of storms on Sunday.

Fire officials were called to the Tierra Colombiana Restaurant on the 4500 block of North 5th Street around 8 p.m.
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A person who lives across the street from the restaurant told Action News she saw a lightning strike and heard a loud "boom" shortly before she smelled something burning.

Fire officials are working to determine whether the fire was caused by lightning.

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No injuries were reported.
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