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Lightning strikes roof of Joliet middle school, sparking fire

By Beth Lawrence

May 26, 2024 / 7:38 PM CDT / CBS Chicago

Lightning-sparked fire damages roof of Joliet middle school

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Lightning is being blamed for a fire at a middle school in Joliet.

Firefighters responded to Timber Ridge Middle School for a report of smoke and flames coming from the roof.

Officials say lightning struck the school's roof, sparking the insulation between the shingles and the metal roof.

Crews quickly put out the flames before it could spread.

No one was hurt.

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Beth Lawrence

Beth Lawrence is a digital producer for CBS Chicago. Beth joined CBS Chicago as a member of the newsroom assignment desk before taking on her current role. Previously she worked as an on-air reporter and anchor. Beth holds journalism degrees from the University of North Carolina and Northwestern University.