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Lightning Strike Believed To Be Cause Of Commerce City House Fire

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4) - Investigators now believe a lightning strike ignited a fire at a Commerce City home over the weekend.

The strike Saturday night sparked a fire in the home's garage, burning three cars before spreading to the rest of the house located near East 104th and Idalia.

The homeowner, Kent Mower, was inside sleeping at the time, woke up and got out.

To make a donation to the family, visit any Wells Fargo bank and mention the Mower Family Relief Fund.

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