Lightning strike may have caused house fire Friday

By Times Staff Writer
Published March 9, 2008

Brooksville

A home in The Heather caught fire late Friday evening, causing extensive fire damage to the attic and some kitchen damage. Miranda Gates and Amber Stone, the residents of the home at 7450 Glasgow Road, had left the home when the power had gone out. A neighbor noticed the fire and alerted authorities. No one was injured and three dogs were rescued from the house, said Robert Miller, district chief for Hernando County Fire and Rescue. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but fire Marshal Richard Tincher said there was considerable lightning in the area at the time the fire started.

Weeki Wachee

Water to Glen Lakes will be interrupted

Kearney Construction will make water line improvements for the new Publix shopping center along Commercial Way in front of the Glen Lakes development between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday. During that time, water service to all customers in Glen Lakes will be interrupted. Residential and commercial customers are advised to turn off their water heaters to prevent element damage, as well as their sprinkler systems, while the water service is off. As a precaution, Hernando County Utilities will issue a "precautionary boil water notice." For information, call 754-4037.

Today's picks

Peter Donnelly concert fundraiser for Hernando Democrats: 1 p.m., VFW Post 10209, 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive, Spring Hill. $15 each or two for $25; children younger than 12 admitted free. Tickets at the door. 686-0686.

Tomas Masaryk Birthday Dinner and Dance: 11:30 a.m., Masaryktown Community Center, 539 Lincoln Ave., Masaryktown. The meal is $12 for adults, $6 for children younger than 12. 796-3299 or 796-5433.

Helping Hands of Brookridge pancake and sausage breakfast: 7:30-11:30 a.m., Brookridge clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St. $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 3-11 and free for ages 2 and younger.

Stage West presents Camelot: 2 p.m., 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. $18. 683-5113.

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