Greenwood fire investigators say a house fire started after lightning struck the home's roof. Residents say they heard a loud boom and then saw smoke. The fire was contained to the attic area. At the height of the storm, IPL officials say 30,000 homes were without power. The residents of the home, Tony and Angie Mitchell, were outside swimming at the time the fire broke out.
Officials say they believe the fire started in a downstairs bedroom.
A storage room directly above the bedroom was totally engulfed in flames when the fire department arrived. The firefighter was taken to Decatur County Memorial Hospital and was treated and released. The State Fire Marshall's office has been called in to assist in the investigation. The Adams Fire Department provided mutual aid at the scene. The two men have been upgraded to stable condition at Columbus Regional Hospital.