Watch: NC FFs Battle Massive House Fire

Aug. 5, 2022
Fire officials suspect the fire was started when lightning struck the Cabarrus County home during a storm.

A house in Cabarrus County, North Carolina was destroyed by a large fire Thursday night, officials said.

Paul Loffire, a firefighter from Cabarrus County, shared multiple videos and photos of the fire with WCNC Charlotte on Friday.

The videos show large flames and heavy smoke pouring from the building as fire crews work to get the fire under control.

Fire officials suspect the fire was started when lightning struck the home during a storm.