House in Aviemore goes up in flames after being struck by lightning
The lightning strike came amid a Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms.
Tuesday 13 August 2024 08:29, UK
A house has gone up in flames after being struck by lightning.
Firefighters were alerted to the blaze in Aviemore's Grampian View at around 10am on Monday.
It came amid a Met Office yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the whole of Scotland, which ended at 1pm.
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) mobilised four engines and a height appliance to the scene, where the emergency crews remain.
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A SFRS spokesperson said: "There were no reported casualties."