Fire Destroys Scandia Home

A fast-moving fire destroyed a home in Scandia overnight as intense storms were moving through the area.The homeowner thinks lightning struck the house’s gas line around 2 a-m Friday.  The residents were awakened by a loud boom and soon after smelled smoke.  Dan and Renee Lee and their 7-year-old son Joshua escaped the flames unharmed.  Their home is a total loss.