Lightning Strikes Ignite Three House Fires in Denmark's South

Lightning strikes triggered three separate house fires across Denmark's Sydsjælland and Falster regions early Sunday morning. The incidents prompted responses from emergency services, though fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The first fire was reported at 7:31 a.m. in Vålse, located on the island of Falster. Shortly after, at 7:55 a.m. and 8:15 a.m., police received further reports of fires in Mern, a town situated south of Præstø on the mainland.

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The fires have been handled, and we are finished at the locations.

Kasper Skotte, duty chief for the Sydsjælland and Lolland-Falster Police, confirmed that the fires were managed and the scenes cleared. In Mern, the lightning strikes also caused a power outage. One house in Mern experienced significant internal damage, with a crack appearing in the masonry and all electrical outlets being dislodged from the walls.

The overnight storm also led to numerous reports of fallen branches and trees obstructing roads within the police district.

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In Mern, the power also went out as a result of the lightning strikes. There is a crack in the masonry, and all the electrical outlets were dislodged from the walls inside the house.