Man loses Coweta County childhood home after lightning strike

COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — As metro Atlanta braces for more opportunity severe weather conditions this 7 days, some individuals like Aaron Moen are however cleaning up the injury from storms in days earlier. Moen misplaced his childhood household in the Sharpsburg and Newnan place a handful of days ago soon after a lightning strike. 

“A lightning bolt struck a tree, it went down to the root program and then up the gasoline meter, and exploded the HVAC procedure in the attic and engulfed the full property in flames,” Moen claimed. “In essence, every thing was dropped.”

Moen explained no a person was injured. He advised 11Alive rescue crews managed to help you save the relatives pet dog, Bella, and no one else was at home at the time. 

“All of us have been devastated, but now we are selecting up the sticks and pieces together and obtaining via it all,” Moen said. “It was unquestionably a freak accident, but I am glad no one was property.”

Seemingly each individual corner of metro Atlanta has been impacted by intense temperature. In Cobb County, a lot more than a dozen downed trees and blocked roadways created for a chaotic working day of large cleanup. Officers said at minimum seven streets flooded as effectively.

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In DeKalb County, many substantial trees fell in the North Druid Hills space of Atlanta, producing some harm. Nevertheless, no accidents have been described. In Fulton County Monday, there were being quite a few stories of flooded and impassible roads. 

Officials in Sandy Springs and throughout the metro also blamed intense weather conditions for suspending or canceling fireworks demonstrates on Independence Working day.

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For Moen, every subsequent lightning strike reminds him of what could occur all through severe weather conditions. He stated his dad and mom have insurance policy and are exploring short-term options to live whilst their property undergoes repairs. The household set up an online fundraiser to assist in their recovery.

“My mom applied to constantly freak out about temperature as young ones, and I considered she was just being crazy,” Moen explained. “But now I know it is a serious point that takes place to every day individuals.”