UPDATE:

City Administrator John Dudte confirmed that there were no injuries from the fire.

Dudte informed JC Post that a police officer on duty noticed a significant lightning strike and soon after a passerby called 911 reporting significant smoke coming from the residence.

Dudte noted that neighbors of the 114 E Second Street residence reported electrical system damages related to lightning.

—

Dickinson County Fire Department 1 (DKFD1) was called to assist the Chapman City Fire Department on a house fire at 114 E Second Street early Friday morning.

It is believed that lightning struck the home, causing the fire, according to Paul Froelich, DKFD1 Chief.

The occupants were not home at the time and the fire was reported by a passerby at 3:40 am.

DKFD1 responded with a rescue unit and 2 trucks. District 1 made entry and extinguished the fire.

JC Post will update this story as more information becomes available.