The Brief A lightning strike caused a fire that shut down L&S Chocolates in Maple Shade. Owner Julie Ericsen says she lost more than $300,000 in inventory and is unsure how to rebuild. L&S Chocolates in Maple Shade is closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire that destroyed the shop’s inventory and left owner Julie Ericsen facing a major loss. I didn’t hire a single contractor and now all of my blood, sweat and literal tears I just lost," said Ericsen. Community support and hopes for the futureLocal perspective:The Maple Shade community is coming together to support Ericsen as she works to recover from the loss.