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Woman in critical condition after being struck by lightning, Orlando Fire Department says

Lightning strike in Avalon Park as storms rolled in Jan. 22.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A woman is in critical condition after being struck by lightning Tuesday, according to Orlando Fire Department.

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It happened around 7:15 p.m. near Downden Road.

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The woman was taken to the hospital where she remains in critical condition.

No further information was immediately available.

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Check back later for more details.

See a map of the scene below:



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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.