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Lightning strike believed to spark fire that damaged Bardstown home while family was on vacation
The fire broke out early Saturday morning at a home on Marks Lane. By the time firefighters arrived, flames were already coming through the roof.
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As of June 29, 2026 at 3:49 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happenedThe fire broke out early Saturday morning at a home on Marks Lane. By the time firefighters arrived, flames were already coming through the roof.
The headline splitWMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) frames it as "Lightning strike believed to spark fire that damaged Bardstown home while family was on v...". WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) frames it as "Lightning strike sparks fire at Comfort Inn in Augusta".
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CenterLightning strike believed to spark fire that damaged Bardstown home while family was on vacation
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