Lightning Sparks at Least 7 House Fires in Oklahoma City

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OKLAHOMA CITY -- At least seven house fires were started by lightning Monday morning in Oklahoma City.

Fires were reported at eight houses. Firefighters have determined lightening caused at least seven of the blazes.

Officials say one of the biggest challenges Monday morning was at the dispatch center. There are generally three dispatchers working. All three were handling fires at the same time.

The Oklahoma City fire department responded to 20 automatic alarms due to lightning from Monday morning's storms.