4 lightning strikes reported in Orange Co. storm
| Published: | Aug 20, 2010 4:12 PM EDT |
| Updated: | Aug 20, 2010 1:12 PM EDT |
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - There were four lightning strikes reported in Orange County, but authorities say no one was injured.
Firefighters and rescue crews were busy Thursday during the storm. Forecasters spotted a line of storm activity moving over central Florida before 8 p.m. Winds over 30 mph were expected.
Firefighters say lightning struck two homes in the area. A small fire was reported on the patio of one home, the other sustained electrical damage.
A school was also struck by lightning, but no significant damage was found at East River High School.
There were no injuries reported.
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