Last Updated on July 2, 2012 1:53 am
The storms that passed through the area Sunday night/Monday morning are blamed for power outages in Watauga and Ashe, and for starting a house fire in Fleetwood.
National Weather Service confirms a house fire reported at 12:55am on Gap Trail was started by lightning strike.
Facebook reports of at least 2 down power lines in Vilas lead to at least 200 BREMCO members without power.
Monday June 2 9:10am – power outages this morning, Watauga 141 Ashe 22