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Police: Lightning strike causes fire at Plainfield home

Plainfield police say it happened at 950 Mayfair Way during thunderstorms that passed through New Jersey.

Matt Trapani

Jul 25, 2025, 6:40 PM

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A lightning strike causes a fire to spark at a Plainfield home on Friday, according to police.

Plainfield police say it happened at 950 Mayfair Way during thunderstorms that passed through New Jersey.

MORE: Experts weigh in on how to stay safe around lightning following 2 deaths

Police say that the family was not home when the fire began. No injuries were reported.

Police say the home is uninhabitable due to the fire and water damage. The family has been relocated, according to officials.

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