A house fire that broke out the evening of April 22 was caused by a lightning strike, Ship Bottom fire officials said.

Firefighters from the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. were dispatched to the home on the 300 block of Sixth Street at approximately 9:46 p.m. for the lightning strike. Smoke was spotted in the residence and the call was upgraded to a structure fire, bringing additional fire companies and a rapid intervention team to the fire.