Lightning strike leaves Wesley Chapel apartments a total loss
By The BriefBrief
A Wesley Chapel apartment building is described as a “total loss” after a three-alarm fire broke out Thursday afternoon. About 200 residents were displaced.
WHO:About 200 residents of the affected apartment building; fire responders
WHAT:A three-alarm apartment fire caused “total loss” damage after a lightning strike.
WHEN:Aug 20, 2026
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:The fire was triggered by a lightning strike, according to the report.
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