NewsUK NewsLightning strikesFire crews rushed to an intense fire at a bungalow in Witherley, Leicestershire, which was hit by a bolt of lightning during a storm and has left part of its roof missing11:17, 28 May 2026Updated 11:22, 28 May 2026Images show part of a bungalow roof burnt off in a Leicestershire village after it was struck by lightning.‌Fire crews from Warwickshire and Leicestershire tackled the blaze at the property in Witherley near Atherstone which went up in flames during a storm overnight.‌Unusually high temperatures for May have been felt around the country this week and it has also given way to thunderstorms in some areas.‌Many people were awoken by the loud crashing of thunder overnight and in Witherley, residents had a scary experience with a bungalow taking a direct hit from a bolt of lightning.A spokesman for Nuneaton Fire Station said that they attended the incident on Orchard Close in Witherley at 3.45am where they found the bungalow up in flames but fortunately everyone had managed to exit the properties affected.Fire crews had entered the bungalow but were forced back "due to the intensity of the flames bursting through the roof", reported CoventryLive.‌The spokesman said: "Early this morning at 3.45 AM, Nuneaton’s White Watch and Polesworth and Leicestershire Fire crews responded to a bungalow fire in Orchard Close, Witherley, following a direct lightning strike."The incident was originally mobilized with persons reported. Upon arrival, crews confirmed that thankfully everyone had managed to exit the properties safely."Firefighters wearing Breathing Apparatus (BA) quickly entered the structure with a ladder to access the roof space, deploying a hose reel jet to battle the spreading fire. Due to the intensity of the flames bursting through the roof, crews had to be withdrawn.‌"Efforts were immediately redirected to the neighbouring property, successfully stopping the fire from spreading to the adjacent bungalow. Crews from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service remain on the scene to monitor the area and damp down remaining hotspots."And the spokesman went on to highlight the importance taking simple pre-emptive measures can have in such circumstances. "This incident highlights just how vital quick reactions are when a fire takes hold," he added."To ensure you and your family can escape safely keep escape routes clear - hallways and doors must be free of clutter so you can exit quickly in the dark or smoke. Know where your keys are - keep door and window keys in a designated, easily accessible place near your exit. Plan your exit - make sure everyone in your home knows the fastest way out."Article continues belowChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Lightning strikes