A child received a shock when electrical current from a lightning strike traveled through a home's wiring. The current also caused a small fire in the attic. Authorities report that the child was using a computer at the time of the incident.
The child is being treated by emergency medical services. Fire department personnel were also called to the scene.
An investigation is ongoing, and officials are reminding people to exercise caution during thunderstorms by avoiding certain electronics and electrical systems.
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