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( Photo from the Lockport Fire Protection District )

LOCKPORT, Ill. - A lightning strike reportedly sparked a fire that destroyed the roof of a Lockport home Monday evening, forcing residents to evacuate but leaving no one injured, officials said.

What we know:

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District responded around 6:57 p.m. to the 16300 block of West Caraway Court, where crews found flames in the attic of a two-story single-family home.

Firefighters shifted to defensive operations after the roof became fully engulfed, according to the district.

The occupants escaped safely, but the home was left uninhabitable. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

The blaze was elevated to a full still alarm, bringing support from departments in East Jo

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