This morning, June 26, fire crews attended a fire started by lightning in Lake of Bays.
A wooden tree tower was struck by lightning and the roof started to burn, explained Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Chief Gary Monahan.
The incident took place on Bobshire Road off Seabreeze Road in the Township of Lake of Bays.
Fire crews also attended a false alarm at Staples in Huntsville earlier today and a power outage is being reported in the Old North Road area of Huntsville with an anticipated restoration time by 5 p.m.
Rain and thunderstorms are expected to end sometime late afternoon, according to Environment Canada.
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