Orange County

Lightning being investigated as possible cause for Orange County apartment fire

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Lightning is being investigated as a possible cause for a two-alarm apartment fire on Thursday evening.

Orange County Fire Rescue arrived at The Park at Napoli Apartment Homes on Goldenrod Road around 7:40 p.m. to find smoke and flames coming from the roof.

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Firefighters were able to “get a good knockdown on the flames,” OCFR said. Four units were affected by the fire: Two had fire damage, and two had water damage.

One person suffered smoke inhalation but refused transport, OCFR said.

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Red Cross is responding to the scene. The exact number of people displaced was not immediately known.

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This is a developing story. Check back for more information.

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