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Three Raleigh homes damaged by fire caused by lightning strike

A lightning strike caused a fire on Friday afternoon that damaged three homes in a Raleigh neighborhood, a Raleigh Fire Department spokesperson says.
Several fire trucks and firefighters are on the scene at Silver View Lane, where smoke and damage can be seen from one of the homes.
A fire department spokesperson said no one was injured, but six people are displaced due to the fire.
A nearby neighbor captured video footage of the fire, showing flames coming from the home.
Crews are still on the scene.