Florida lightning storm News

Florida Apartment Fire Caused by Lightning Strike Displaces 38 People

A lightning strike set a Florida apartment building on fire, forcing 38 people to evacuate. Fire officials said the fire started Friday in Tampa and left 24 apartment units without electricity. Hillsborough County Fire and Rescue said no one was …

7 Florida Homes Struck by Lightning During Severe Thunderstorm

Lightning struck seven homes in Florida, causing extensive damage to at least two of them during a severe thunderstorm. Niceville Fire Chief Tommy Mayville tells the News Herald firefighters were kept busy Thursday night as call after call for help …

Fire Caused by Lightening Bolt Damages 12 Florida Apartments

A bolt of lightning started a fire that damaged 12 apartments in Florida. Orlando Fire Department spokeswoman Ashley Papagni told the Orlando Sentinel that lightning struck the attic of one apartment in the complex Friday afternoon. The fire spread across …

Isn’t It Ironic: Lightning Destroys Lightning RV Supply Warehouse in Florida

The owner of Lightning RV Supply company says he can’t believe the irony after his southwest Florida warehouse was destroyed by lightning. Brad Green says his employees heard three earth-shaking booms during a storm on the night of July 11. …