Multiple structure fires were reported across North Texas early Friday following heavy thunderstorms, with fire officials confirming at least some of the blazes were lightning-related.

Since 2006, more than 500 people have been killed by lightning strikes in the U.S., according to the National Lightning ...

ABILENE, Texas — A lightning strike caused a housefire in Abilene Tuesday evening. According to the Abilene Fire Department, the fire happened around 6:15 p.m. in the 2500 block of Edgemont Dr. Crews ...

A senior citizen died in an early morning house fire in Double Oak, the Denton County Fire Marshal’s Office confirmed Friday.

Community members rallied to support a Denton County family whose home was severely damaged by a lightning strike and fire, raising nearly $23,000 as the family fortunately escaped safely.

Mother Nature continued to make an early appearance in the college football season. 5:37 p.m.: Texas Tech announces that its game vs. Oregon State is set to resume in approximately 45 minutes.

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