Lightning strike blows big hole in Sioux Falls home

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Authorities say a lightning strike blew a big hole in a Sioux Falls home.

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue says the lightning strike occurred at about 11:10 p.m. on Monday. Four fire trucks and 16 firefighters were dispatched to the scene.

Authorities say firefighters found a large hole in the side of the house caused by the lightning strike but no evidence of a fire.

No injuries were reported.

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Lightning strike blows big hole in Sioux Falls home