Lightning struck a home in Joliet, sparking a fire that killed an 85-year-old Korean War veteran who was trapped inside.
JOLIET, Ill. (WLS) — Lightning struck a home in Joliet, sparking a fire that killed an 85-year-old man who was trapped inside. The East Joliet Fire Protection District confirms lightning caused a smoky fire at Raymond Ziegler’s home. One neighbor shared video of the storm that he said woke him up.