LEANDER, Texas -- Leander was hit hard by a thunderstorm Monday evening, which brought lots of lightning and even caused a house fire.
On Twitter, @TXStormSpotters, who describe themselves as a group of weather enthusiasts that like to bring updates during significant weather events in Texas, shared the photo above.
The image was taken from a video that was submitted anonomously, showing the sheer force of lightning as it struck a house in Leander.
Photo: Austin Fire
The fire department was called out, but the roof of the house sustained significant damage.
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