A woman's home on Fairview Parkway was severly damaged by fire. 

Lafayette firefighters say the fire started at Jean Caruthers home after lighting hit the attic.  Caruthers  heard the lightning strike, then her phone and t.v. went out then she noticed smoke was filling the garage and kitchen.  Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control after about 30 minutes.

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