Fire damages St. Pete Catholic High gym after lightning
By The BriefBrief
A 3-alarm fire broke out at St. Petersburg Catholic High School in St. Petersburg, burning the gym roof after a reported lightning strike. No injuries were reported, according to the account.
WHO:St. Petersburg Catholic High School; local firefighters
WHAT:A 3-alarm fire damaged the gym roof after a reported lightning strike; no injuries reported.
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 4:54 PM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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