Lightning strike sets scots house on fire as road closed off
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THE ROAD IS CURRENTLY CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. 22:17, 01 Jun 2025 A road is closed in both directions after a lightning strike set a house on fire. The A975 is shut in both directions near
Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Police Scotland said. Emergency services responded to the blaze on Main Street, Newburgh, at around 3.00pm on Sunday, and the fire was extinguished. There were no
reported injuries. Article continues below Motorists should avoid the area, the force added.