Event Brief
Lightning strike sparks structure fire in Odessa
Filed: Jul 04, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Firefighters responded to a structure fire in the Odessa area after a lightning strike Friday afternoon in Pasco County.
WHO: Firefighters responding to the scene
WHAT: Lightning strike reportedly caused a structure fire; crews worked to knock down the blaze
WHEN: Jul 04, 2026 at 4:57 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: Firefighters say a lightning strike triggered the structure fire
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