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Lightning strike sparks fire at New Baltimore home, caught on Ring camera
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk WJBK , FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the lightning strike and house fire in New Baltimore, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 2 Detroit.
A home in New Baltimore was struck by lightning during severe weather on Monday morning. The incident was captured on a Ring doorbell camera, which showed the house catching fire as a result of the strike. The lightning strike and subsequent fire were recorded on video, providing a visual account of the event.
Further details about the incident can be found through local news sources. For more information on the lightning strike and house fire in New Baltimore, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 2 Detroit .
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Category: safety Published: August 10, 2026 Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News Reading time: 1 min
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