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SLIDESHOW: Fire destroys historic Southwest Va. structure

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HONAKER -- Russell County authorities are investigating two destructive house fires that may have been caused by lightning strikes.

Firefighters responded to the fires around 6:15 p.m. Thursday, according to a report by the Bristol Herald-Courier. 

One of the homes destroyed was the historic Pratt Mansion, constructed in 1909.

Twelve fire departments battled the blazes.

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