Lightning Blamed for Rockville House Fire

A lightning strike caused a fire at a home near Montrose Road and Interstate 270 in Rockville as severe thunderstorms swept through the region on Monday night, the county fire and rescue service reported.

Fire and rescue units responded to a call at a single-family home at 12027 Whippoorwill Lane about 8:45 p.m., said Assistant Chief Scott Graham, a county fire and rescue spokesman.

There were no injuries reported, Graham said.

The fire was contained to the home's second floor and attic, he said. The extent of the damage is not yet known and an estimate would not be available before Tuesday morning, he said.