Lightning Strike Ignited Hubbell Lane Garage

A family of four at 41 Hubbell Lane escaped unharmed after a lightining strike set their garage on fire Wednesday night.

Two cars and the garage's other contents were damaged, said Shelton Fire Marshal Jim Tortora.

Lightning struck underground wires of an Invisible Fence pet containment system and travelled to the plug in the garage, according to Tortora.

"It was a first for me," said Tortora.

Firefighters had the flames under control in 20 minutes, and the living space was not damaged, the fire marshal said.

The four residents were allowed to return to the home.