Lightning Damages Mansion Turret: Fire chars historic Maple Street landmark; store below stays open

{}A dramatic lightning strike set the turret of a historic mansion in Georgia ablaze on Saturday night. Firefighters successfully contained the fire to the upper exterior, limiting its impact. The steeple and balcony suffered considerable damage, but thankfully, the business within the mansion emerged largely unscathed. Exterior repairs are scheduled as operations at the store proceed with minimal disruption.