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House fire in Kenilworth sees road closed after 'lightning strike'

Local News by James Smith 21st Jul 2025  
Abbey Hill was closed at the crossing with Southbank Road due to the fire (image by Nub News)
Abbey Hill was closed at the crossing with Southbank Road due to the fire (image by Nub News)
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A Kenilworth road has reopened after an earlier house fire.

Emergency services at the scene on Abbey Hill told Nub News a "lightning strike" had started the fire.

The road was closed at the junction with Priory Road and Southbank Road due to the incident as fire engines rushed to the scene.

Nobody was hurt during the incident on Abbey Hill (image by Nub News)

The incident is now under control, with police saying nobody was hurt.

One officer said they had "never seen anything like it".

"Pleased to say Abbey Hill is now safe and open," a Warwickshire Police update said

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