Morning lightning strike ignites fire to barn in Cordele

There were no reports of any injuries.

CORDELE, Ga. – According to a post on the Crisp County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page by Sheriff Billy Hancock, a lightning strike ignited a fire to barn on Hwy 41 South at approximately 10:20am in Cordele.

The homeowner wanted to thank the passer who made the call to 911.

There were no reports of any injuries as Crisp County Fire and Rescue worked to put out and contain the fire.

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