Lightning Causes Garage Fire in Farming Township

FARMING -- A morning lightning strike was the cause of a garage fire in Farming Township Sunday.

The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says 10:26 a.m., crews were called out to 24602 260th Street due to a garage fire. The homeowners, 50-year-old Robert and 46-year-old Deanna Kulzer were not at home during the fire. Authorities say lightning struck a tv antenna on the garage's roof and set a wire leading into the garage on fire.

The lightning also buckled the garage door. No one was hurt in the fire.