Lightning strike sparks fire at Comfort Inn in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - A lightning strike sparked a fire at the Comfort Inn on Western Avenue in Augusta Sunday evening, according to the Augusta Fire Department.

Firefighters responded to the hotel at 281 Civic Center Drive shortly after 6:30 p.m. for a report of a fire caused by a lightning strike.

Crews were able to extinguish the fire, and officials said no one was injured.

The hotel remains open following the incident.