HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A child was injured after lighting struck a home in Harris County on Tuesday evening, officials said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Child injured after lightning struck Harris County home <\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4, the lightning strike occurred near the intersection of Cypress View Drive and Cypress Ridge Drive.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Officials said the electrical current traveled through the home’s wiring, causing a small fire in the attic and shocking the homeowner’s son while he was using a computer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Authorities said the child is being evaluated by EMS.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What we don’t know:<\/p>\n
The child’s condition was not released by authorities.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
Officials added that during a thunderstorm, avoid using corded electronics and stay away from electrical wiring and plumbing as lightning can travel through a home’s electrical system.<\/p>\n
The Source: Harris County Constable Precinct 4<\/p>\n
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