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Former Seahawks star Earl Thomas unharmed after reported lightning strike sparks house fire

The house of former Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas III caught fire after a reported lightning strike in Orange, TX, which is situated right on the Louisiana border.

DEVELOPING | Former NFL star Earl Thomas' home in Orange catches fire Thursday evening. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Stick with 12News for updates.

: E.J. Williams pic.twitter.com/16ZwyAFOfE— 12NewsNow (@12NewsNow) August 11, 2022

Dax McCoy, a reporter for local FOX affiliate KBTV, confirmed that Thomas, his mother, and another relative were all in the house at the time of the fire.