Authorities Respond to House Fire near Elsa Possibly Ignited by Lightning
NEAR ELSA – Authorities in Hidalgo County are investigating a possible lightning strike fire that destroyed a home near Elsa.
Firefighters were called out Wednesday morning to a home on FM 88 and Mile 14.
Officials told CHANNEL 5 NEWS no one was in the home and the fire is under control.
The Weslaco fire chief tells us they believe a lightning strike was the cause of the blaze.
Departments from Edcouch, Elsa and Donna assisted in the call.
Watch the video above for further details.