Lightning strike sparks fire at horse stable in Crawford
First responders were called to the scene of a fire caused by a lightning strike in the Crawford community of Russell County.
The fire broke out around 1:40 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in the 100 block of The Lane, which is a residential area off of U.S. Highway 80 West.
Firefighters from the Crawford Volunteer Firefighter Department and deputies with the Russell County Sherif’s Office responded to the scene.
Officials say lightning struck a power pole, which led to a horse stable and nearby grass to catch on fire.
The horse stable received minor damage, officials say.
No injuries were reported and the fire was quickly extinguished.
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