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Lou Holtz's home catches fire after possible lightning strike

Published Jun. 23, 2015 1:02 p.m. ET

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By Steve DelVecchio

The home of College Football Hall of Fame coach and former ESPN analyst Lou Holtz caught fire early Sunday, and officials are still trying to determine if it was hit by lightning.

Holtz’s 11,000-square foot Orlando mansion nearly burned to the ground, as more than 60 firefighters needed 26 trucks and three hours to get the blaze under control, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Fortunately, it does not appear that anyone was injured. The 78-year-old Holtz, who mutually agreed to part ways with ESPN earlier this year, lives in the home with his wife, Beth. A video from above the home showed the extent of the damage.

Holtz has been heavily criticized for unflattering television moments like this, but nobody wants to see that happen to someone’s home. We’re glad everyone is — by all indications — doing OK.

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