A lightning strike Tuesday is believed to be the cause of a house fire in Stearns County.

The Stearns County Sheriff's office received a call from the owner, Daniel Fennell, Tuesday afternoon in Farming Township east of St. Martin in Stearns County.

Fennell reportedly was in his garage when he saw a flash of light and heard a loud bang. He reportedly could smell smoke and saw some of the siding on his house was melted.

Fire crews arrived and put out the blaze. The fire was contained to the roof and ceiling of the home.

Official say that no one was injured in the fire.