Two buildings catch fire after lightning strikes in Bedford County

No reports of injuries

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Authorities say two Bedford County buildings caught on fire Tuesday morning after being hit by lightning.

The first fire happened at a barn on Pedestal Lane in Peaks when it was hit by lightning, according to dispatchers. Authorities say they received the call around 1:15 a.m., and that no injuries were reported. 

The second fire happened at what authorities believe is a shed on Meadowcrest Lane in the Thaxton area that was hit by lightning. Crews say they received the call around 5:15 a.m. and that they have received no reports of injuries. 

Stay with 10 News for more information on this developing story.  


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