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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