Lou Holtz’ home nearly burned to the ground Sunday after being struck by lightning.
The College Football Hall of Fame coach and former ESPN analyst’s Orlando mansion was severely damaged, but luckily Holtz and his wife were unharmed. According to the Orlando Sentinel, it took three hours and about 60 firefighters to control the fire.
You can see just how much damage was done in the video below:
We’re certainly glad everyone was OK.


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