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20 families displaced after lightning strikes Orange County apartment building, sparking fire

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — About 20 families were displaced after a reported lightning strike sparked an apartment fire in Orange County Tuesday evening, fire officials said.

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Crews responded to Osprey Links at Hunters Creek Apartments in Orlando for the reported lightning strike. When they arrived, they found flames through the roof and eaves.

Photos: 20 families displaced after lightning strike sparks fire at Orange County apartments

The fire had been extinguished by 9:45 p.m.

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The Red Cross has been called to assist the displaced families with relocation.

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See a map of the scene below:

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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.