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Child injured after lightning strikes home in Harris County
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· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the incident, including the child's condition, can be found through Harris County Constable Precinct 4 or other news outlets. In Harris County, a home was hit by lightning, affecting the people inside.
In Harris County, a home was hit by lightning, affecting the people inside. The incident happened near an intersection of two roads, Cypress View Drive and Cypress Ridge Drive.
A small fire broke out in the attic due to the electrical current from the lightning. A child was shocked while using a computer and is now being checked by emergency medical services.
Further information about the incident, including the child's condition, can be found through Harris County Constable Precinct 4 or other news outlets. Authorities remind people to exercise caution during thunderstorms.
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Category: News Published: July 7, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) Reading time: 1 min
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