Tri-State Storms Uproot Trees, Knock Out Power

Lightning strike believed to have started N.J. house fire

A lightning strike is believed to have ignited a house fire in Plainfield on Friday as powerful thunderstorms swept through the region, according to police.

Tri-state storms uproot trees, knock out power

TRI-STATE (PIX11) — Powerful storms swept through the Tri-State area Friday evening, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. In Plainfield, NJ, neighbors recounted the terrifying moment they saw a lightning bolt strike a home on Mayfair Way. Diane Hope said she and her husband were sitting in their garage during the storm.  NYC forecast and PIX11's Weather Center “We saw the lightning bolt and Tom said to me, he goes ‘Diane, I think …

House fire in Plainfield breaks out amid strong storms; police believe lightning strike to blame

Police believe a lightning strike from strong thunderstorms may have caused a fire at 950 Mayfair Ave. in Plainfield on Friday evening.