CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. - Strong thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon caused numerous lightning strikes and one of those bolts sparked a fire at a Crystal River home, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue.

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A homeowner told first responders that he saw a lightning strike before seeing smoke and flames in their Crystal River home.

They were safely led away from the house by a neighbor and a Citrus County deputy.

Upon firefighters' arrival, smoke was coming from the eaves of the home. CCFR rescued the dog from the front porch.

The American Red Cross was contacted to assist the homeowner.

Firefighters made sure there were no hot spots and the last unit left the scene at 8:20 p.m.

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