Firefighters battle huge house fire in Tarpon Springs; lightning may be to blame

Tarpon Springs house fire


Photographer: Erik Waxler
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Posted: 07/09/2012

 

Dozens of firefighters battled flames at a Tarpon Springs mansion Monday.
 
Officials believe the 9,000 square foot home was ignited by lightning.
 
Homeowner Michael Pikos was not home at the time, but three children, two dogs, two cats and a bird all made it out alive.
 
"Thank God nobody was hurt, that's the most important thing," said Pikos.
Stay with ABC Action News for the latest on this developing story.

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