(MONEE) Several families were evacuated from their homes early Thursday after a lightning strike led to a gas main break in south suburban Monee.
Firefighters responded about 2 a.m. when lightning struck a home, then discharged into the ground and broke a 2-inch gas main in the 25800 block of South Sunrise Drive, according to Monee Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Scott Campbell.
Eight homes were evacuated, but no injuries were reported, he said. The Monee Village Hall was opened about 2:30 a.m. for those in need of shelter.
Nicor and ComEd were both called to the scene.